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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131790019 · 01/02/2013 · Independence Coal Company Inc

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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
61
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4603755

Narrative

Employee was installing a pin in the front spring of a tractor when the wrench/pry bar slipped and struck employees right wrist. Initial injury 01/02/13. On 01/07/13, employee picked up a charger and the discomfort in his wrist became worse, he continued to work until 06/18/13 employee underwent surgery and was excused from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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