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MACHINERY

220142130079 · 07/25/2014 · Ohio American Energy Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
50
Mine experience
6.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio American Energy Incorporated
Mine
3304550

Narrative

Employee was drilling out a bogey pin with a hand held drill. The drill got caught on a bur and caused the drill to shift and come out of his hand and strike his left knee. Cause of injury was lack of attention. Miner proficiency may have been a factor. PPE, company rules or mining equipment was not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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