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MACHINERY

220113530015 · 12/15/2011 · Mammoth Coal

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Mammoth Coal
Mine
4603317

Narrative

EE was removing bolt out of taper lock bushing with an air impact wrench. As he held the taper lock the bushing shattered, cutting the palm and thumb of left hand. Was wearing leather gloves.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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