HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) at The Ohio County Coal Company
Emp was in 5W, tightening miner plug with spanner wrench when wrench slipped pinching rt thumb resulting in laceration and sutures. Cause of injury was awareness. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration