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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110600021 · 02/21/2011 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Working on D7E SCG115 in area N. Task was to inspect for an oil leak. Lowered belly pan under front lower radiator. Belly pan bolts snapped under weight of mud collected in pan. Belly pan fell on Kevin's right knee, caused a sprain to right knee and ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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