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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141430008 · 05/17/2014 · Hobet Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4604670

Narrative

Employees were attempting to install a left rear wheel and tire onto a motor grade 16M at the shop. The wheel was positioned to be mounted to the grader hub and employee began starting the bolts. The wheel shifted and pinched his finger between the wheel and bolt head. He finished his shift, went to the hospital and received several stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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