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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220141070008 · 04/12/2014 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

Employee was installing a new OEM pin in the equalizer bar on a Caterpillar D10R dozer roller frame. The employee was using a slide hammer to perform the task. While installing, a small piece of the pin became detached and struck the employee above his knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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