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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140210032 · 01/16/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
542
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Using 25 ton hoist in Metz Motor barn to lift C motor by attaching to old slope chain bracket. EE was installing a bearing housing when slope chain bracket weld broke off motor frame, motor fell, partially amputating right thumb (between first and second joint) between the motor and bearing housing. Company block to final working height procedures were not followed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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