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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220132830192 · 10/04/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
5
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Was working on putting a shuttle car conveyor chain back together. Co-worker was tightening come-a-long. The chain attached to the flight (not the come-a-long chain) broke loose striking employee in the hard hat.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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