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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110740045 · 03/08/2011 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

While hoisting an accelerator jar, the chain at the end of the hoist cable slipped and allowed the accelerator to fall. The bottom end of the accelerator was protruding below the work deck. As it fell the bottom end was elevated and struck the ee on the right shoulder. The ee sustained a contusion to the right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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