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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110390024 · 01/30/2011 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

After placing a trash bag into a drum, the Oiler pressed down on the plastic bag to deflate. A small wire pierced through the bag and his glove. It made a small mark on his middle right finger. Two days later he experienced pain and swelling in the finger. Treatment for infection was given at the local ER. No work restrictions were given to employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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