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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220162520003 · 08/31/2016 · Bridger Coal Company

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
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was attempting to straighten a cable hanger clamp using a pair of channel lock pliers. As EE was performing this task, the channel lock pliers slipped and struck EE in the mouth breaking a tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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