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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220121360022 · 05/09/2012 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

Employee was on the ground on the right side of the dragline preparing to install a cover plate on the propel. Another crew were working on the ""A"" leg platform when a chipping hammer fell from the platform and struck the employee on the arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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