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MACHINERY

220102460033 · 08/20/2010 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Master electrician
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609048

Narrative

Employee was replacing the center section of a 35C Fairchild Scoop. While grinding on the center section the grinder kicked back hitting his upper lip causing a laceration. He completed his shift and that evening went to Raleigh General Hospital for further treatment and he received four stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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