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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162090047 · 07/23/2016 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

Employee was hanging high voltage cable in the intake of Main West #4 Section. During the process the employee's fingers were pinched between the tub and mine rib line. Employee received stitches to close the laceration and was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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