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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172750001 · 09/19/2017 · Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc

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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
White Stallion Energy
Operator
Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc
Mine
1202428

Narrative

IE was using a pry bar while repairing a radiator. As IE was tightening a bracket, the pry bar slipped free, striking IE in the upper lip, resulting in a laceration. IE was treated, and 4 sutures were applied.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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