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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220142090047 · 07/21/2014 · Eagle Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
NECK
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John M Potter; Thomas A Potter
Operator
Eagle Creek Mining LLC
Mine
4606750

Narrative

Mechanic and Foreman were attempting to change out a 992G tooth. While striking the tooth to free it, a shard of metal broke free from the hammer and struck the fueler in the neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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