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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220121030032 · 03/20/2012 · Big River Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coal Field Transports, Inc.
Operator
Big River Mining LLC
Mine
4609136

Narrative

Contractor was chain ratcheting rails together to put ties in, when the hook slipped off and flew back, striking him in the right hand. The hook tore the skin between his pinkie and ring finger at the knuckle which required stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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