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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110740046 · 03/10/2011 · Mill Branch Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Mill Branch Coal Corporation
Mine
4407186

Narrative

The individual was using a pry bar to align a head light on the Fletcher roof bolting machine. The bar slipped and caused him to strike his hand against the frame of the machine. This resulted in a fracture of his right ring finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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