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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220171000025 · 04/09/2017 · Panther Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Panther Creek Mining LLC
Mine
4605437

Narrative

Employee was installing a high voltage plug in the back of the section power center. EE was having trouble tightening the plug all the way and EE struck the high voltage plug wrench with a hammer to assist in tightening it. EE accidentally hit hand between the thumb and pointer finger. EE received two stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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