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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172490025 · 08/30/2017 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Belt cleaner, Picker
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While pulling loose trolley wire down track with vehicle, trolley wire got caught on something and when employee stopped to free the wire it broke loose and sprung forward hitting employee in the mouth. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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