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MACHINERY

220102310033 · 08/12/2010 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was grinding a pipe nipple on a floor pedestal grinder, when the nipple caught the tool rest. A piece of the tool rest broke off and caused a laceration to the left middle finger first knuckle requiring 1 suture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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