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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172610032 · 09/07/2017 · Rockhampton 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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
69
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Emily Rabnott
Operator
Rockhampton Energy LLC
Mine
1519702

Narrative

Employee was helping a coworker repair a broken conveyor chain on the miner using a sledge hammer. A piece of metal broke off of the chain or hammer, striking employee in left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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