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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120180018 · 01/12/2012 · Patton Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coalfield Transport Inc; Foresight Energy/ Murray Energy
Operator
Patton Mining LLC
Mine
1103182

Narrative

Two employees were trying to position a piece of steel plate (one employee pushing/one employee pulling). As the plate slid, finger was pinched against existing structure, severing finger. Tip of left index finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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