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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220210470027 · 02/04/2021 · Marfork Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
43
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Marfork Coal Company
Mine
4609212

Narrative

Employee was attempting to take a link out of the feeder conveyor chain. Injured struck a connector pin with a four pound hammer and a piece of metal struck injured in the eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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