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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160960002 · 03/21/2016 · Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vigo Coal Company Incorporated
Operator
Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc
Mine
1202428

Narrative

EE was using a 24"" pipe wrench. EE was in the kneeling position pulling the wrench toward EE when the wrench slipped off the nut causing the handle to strike EE slightly above the forehead. EE received 5 staples in the scalp.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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