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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102360009 · 08/18/2010 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4609115

Narrative

EE was using a hammer to strike a drill chuck on a roof bolter trying to free it up when a piece of metal for the chuck broke off became airbourne and embedded into his left hand. Ben was seen a St. Joseph's Hospital and surgery was required to remove the piece of metal from his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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