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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220142760027 · 10/01/2014 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
47
Mine experience
7.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

A mechanic was using a torque wrench on a nut. The wrench failed causing the mechanic to fall to the shop floor. As a result of the fall, his right ankle was broken.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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