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MACHINERY

220132070011 · 07/24/2013 · Premier Elkhorn Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
TECO Energy Inc
Operator
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company, LLC
Mine
1518823

Narrative

Employee was using an impact gun & socket. When a pin came out of the socket, it struck the palm of employee's Left hand, resulting in a puncture wound that required suturing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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