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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132590056 · 09/13/2013 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Locomotive
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Injured failed to stop a track locomotive at a equipment door across mainline track. He hit the door with the locomotive causing the door frame to fall and lacerate his right elbow. PPE was not a factor, mining equipment/systems was not a factor, compliance rules/regs was a factor, and miner proficiency was a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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