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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110040033 · 12/22/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

Maintenance Forman was using a chain hoist to lift replacement center drum on continuous miner head. The hoist slipped and fell onto his left hand. He finished his shift and then sought medical care. He was diagnosed with multiple fractures to the left hand. He has continued to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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