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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220171640001 · 06/03/2017 · Republic Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
1
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Republic Energy LLC
Mine
4609054

Narrative

Installing roller on a D-10R dozer, using sledge hammer to knock roller loose, a small sliver of metal clipped off roller, penetrating employee's upper right thigh causing laceration. Note: employee returned back the next scheduled day of work 6-6-2017.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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