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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220120900028 · 03/26/2012 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
13
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

Beltman/fireboss was helping men calibrate the scales on the South Portal punchout tail piece. He was using a 3/4"" open end wrench to remove a bolt. The bolt came loose suddenly and he lost control of the wrench. It struck his right cheek bone resulting in a contusion. He is off work for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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