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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220202800010 · 10/04/2020 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wolverine Fuels LLC
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4201566

Narrative

EE was trying to split a small wedge with an axe. EE held it flat against a set can and struck the wedge. It did not break so they lifted it up with left hand and with the axe in right hand. When they struck the wedge against the can a thumb was under the blade of the axe. EE received 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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