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MACHINERY

220171250030 · 05/02/2017 · Luminant Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
37.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vistra Energy
Operator
Luminant Mining Company LLC
Mine
4104964

Narrative

Mechanic was trying to cut a 3"" rod bolt off that was stuck. Was using a portable saw and had made two cuts. The saw blade caught and kicked the saw back cutting thru the glove cut left ring finger at the first joint. 3 stitches were applied. No restrictions. All PPE was properly being used-Face Shield, Gloves and hearing protection. Saw had all safety devices in place.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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