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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220202320010 · 08/10/2020 · BNI Coal, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
15
Mine experience
5.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Allete Inc
Operator
BNI Coal, Ltd
Mine
3200218

Narrative

Miner along with 3 others were changing 736 dragline bucket. While removing the last trunnion link pin. EE struck the pin, not hitting it hard. A piece of metal ½""W x 1/4""H broke away from the Wilcox hammer, striking the miner in the left side of belly. Leaving laceration approximately 1/2"" across. Surgery was required to remove the piece of metal. Resulting in lost work days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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