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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172300003 · 08/08/2017 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Quest Energy Corporation
Operator
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
Mine
1518775

Narrative

Very small piece of metal embedded in right thumb from hammering on miner chain. Did not seek medical attention until 08/10/2017. Had metal surgically removed at hospital on 08/16/2017. Employee missed no work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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