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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110040029 · 12/21/2010 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
41
Mine experience
1.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Employee was removing the planetary gear from the long wall shearer using a 3/4"" drive ratchet. The ratchet slipped off the bolt causing him to strike his right thumb on the plan line resulting in a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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