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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151590014 · 06/04/2015 · Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHISEL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608879

Narrative

Employee (mechanic) was repairing floor jack and while trying to dislodge a small chisel (approximately 6"" length) he was struck in the mouth with the chisel. Received 7 stitches to his lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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