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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220121650018 · 06/08/2012 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
30
Mine experience
1.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

Employee was installing plug on welding lead and was using a screw driver to tighten leads. The screw driver slipped and punctured left hand between index and middle finger. Employee continued to work but sought medical attention after his shift when his hand began to swell. Employee is off work being treated for infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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