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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171500025 · 05/23/2017 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
304
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While lining up a drive shaft on a shuttle car, the drive shaft slipped off of the yoke striking employee on thumb area of right hand. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, machinery, or attitude.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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