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MACHINERY

220132830181 · 10/02/2013 · B&W Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lipari Energy
Operator
B&W Resources, Inc.
Mine
1519503

Narrative

While observing the installation of the master link in the highwall miner belly chain, a small piece of metal broke loose and struck EE in the right forearm. Resulting in a small laceration and the embedding of the foreign object. EE treated at the Hospital with a tetanus shot and a prescription anti-biotic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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