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MACHINERY

220182970013 · 10/12/2018 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Harrison County Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Employee was using a hand held grinder to cut a piece of water pipe. The grinder kicked back and the employees hand struck against a sharp piece of metal cutting their hand. Employee received 6 sutures as a result of the injury. Employee has proper training and was wearing PPE and didn't violate any regulations.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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