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MACHINERY

220211660004 · 06/16/2021 · Black Butte Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lighthouse Resources Inc; Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Operator
Black Butte Coal Company
Mine
4801180

Narrative

Mechanic was struck in lower lip with an impact socket when it disconnected from an impact gun while in use. Laceration injury; required 4 sutures from physician to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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