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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110140024 · 01/09/2011 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
67
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

EE was pulling a pin from the rail roller of the 951 miner. As the pin came loose the tail roller fell and caught his left thumb between the tail roller and the machine, causing a simple fracture and a laceration requiring 3 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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