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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142310053 · 02/23/2013 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

During part 50 audit, it was determined this injury was reportable due to splint being applied to finger. Employee carrying a piece of metal, slipped out of grasp, caught finger between metal and another object. Cause was inattention to task. Compliance with rules/regs, mining equip/systems not a factor. PPE and miner proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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