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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173330008 · 11/20/2017 · Republic Energy LLC

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
WRENCH
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)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Republic Energy LLC
Mine
4609475

Narrative

Employee was removing a filter when the wrench slipped allowing the employee to strike themselves in the mouth. Two sutures were required to close the laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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