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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220171530023 · 05/26/2017 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Injured was putting rubber matting over leads on B56 motor, while it was located in the main wash down bay of the Metz Motor Barn. While cutting holes in the rubber matting with a utility knife, the knife slipped and EE stabbed self in the left palm, in the meaty part below the thumb. Required 4 sutures, employee missed no work due to this injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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