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MACHINERY

220170270002 · 01/12/2017 · Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
White Stallion Energy
Operator
Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc
Mine
1202428

Narrative

IE was attempting to open heater valves on dozer with engine running. In process IE's thumb contacted the alternator belt, resulting in a fracture of bone in left thumb, as well as laceration that required sutures to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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