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MACHINERY

220111660026 · 03/01/2011 · Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
10
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Operator
Frasure Creek Mining, LLC.
Mine
1513936

Narrative

While employee was cutting a tree with a chain saw, a dead limb fell from the tree, striking him in the back. He lost control of the chain saw and it struck him in the left leg, causing 52 stitches. He was transported to the Hazard ARH where he was treated and released.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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