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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113110061 · 11/04/2011 · Maple Coal Co., LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Remove/position hydraulic jack
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Maple Coal Co., LLC
Mine
4604236

Narrative

Employee was assisting another individual in picking up Heinzman jacks they were going to move, when as he picked up the top end, the adjustable top section of jack came down and smashed his right thumb between it and the frame of the jack causing a laceration to the inside of his right thumb which required 3 stitches to close at CAMC where he was treated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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