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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151810044 · 06/24/2015 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Rerail equipment, Sprag
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
14
Mine experience
5.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101247

Narrative

Locomotive derailed and employee was helping jack locomotive back on to the track. After jacking approximately 4"", the load shifted and the jack kicked out striking employee in the face. Employee received stitches and is awaiting surgery to fix his fractured nose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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