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MACHINERY

220162880016 · 10/07/2016 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Monongalia County Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

The injured employee was using a hand grinder to remove a keeper pin on a hydraulic cylinder located at the parts car. When operating the grinder it kicked back causing a laceration to right hand. The employee was wearing gloves. The employee received 4 sutures. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve skills proficiency,training or attitude.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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