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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103010042 · 10/23/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
7
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

EE was in the number 4R crosscut hanging flypads with co-worker. He bent over and cut the flypad 3/4 way through & stretched to finish the cut. The knife slipped and cut his left forearm. He was treated by EMTs and transported to Charleston Area Medical Center. He received eight stitches. He worked until 10/27/10 restricted until no work available as light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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