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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220121070002 · 01/11/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

The employee was installing a connector into the end of his roof bolt drill steel. When tapping the end of the connector with a hammer, the connector flew out striking his upper lip, 4-sutures were required. The employee returned to work his next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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