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MACHINERY

220110470045 · 02/11/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609293

Narrative

Electrician was at the section power center drilling a larger hole in a ring terminal. He was holding the terminal with his left hand and the drill in the right. The drill bit caught his glove and lacerated his left thumb. He continued working and later sought medical treatment. The cut required 7 stitches. The safety department did not receive the report until 2/15/11.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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