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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220150210028 · 01/15/2015 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

REPORTABLE ONLY DUE TO SUTURES - Employee was helping change a shear shaft on a continous miner, when the man in front of him was using a 4lb shop hammer that slipped out of his hands striking the employee on the right side of his face and ear causing a laceration requiring sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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