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MACHINERY

220160690019 · 03/04/2016 · H & H Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David P Hoobler
Operator
H & H Materials Inc
Mine
3606980

Narrative

Employee was using chainsaw to cut and remove branches. Chainsaw became ensnared in crook of tree causing the chainsaw to pull backwards sharply. The chainsaw contacted employee's upper left thigh cutting it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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