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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220152240050 · 07/27/2015 · Alex Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SKULL
Days lost
12
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Alex Energy LLC
Mine
4608977

Narrative

Mechanic was using a homemade tool to work on a D11 dozer. The tool broke causing a piece to fly out, striking employee in the forehead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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