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MACHINERY

220131160029 · 04/19/2013 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
5
Mine experience
5.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was replacing cutting edges on a D6H Dozer blade. He was using a 3/4 inch impact with his right hand and his left hand was on top of the blade stabilizing himself. One of the plow bolts spun out and cut his left thumb - through his mechanic impact glove.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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