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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220152580036 · 09/15/2015 · Midland Trail Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Midland Trail Energy LLC
Mine
4609297

Narrative

Employee was cutting belt in order to make a splice in the belt. He was using a utility knife to cut the belt and he was positioned next to the rib and movement was limited. As he pulled the knife and it cut thru the belt he struck his left thigh with the blade causing a laceration to his leg that required 4 stitches to close properly.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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