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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220213400009 · 11/21/2021 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

Employee was using channel locks to change bits on the continuous miner and as EE was pushing on the handle, it punctured EE's left hand below the thumb. The injury required 3 stitches. The employee was treated and released to full duty and terminated (resigned) employment with the company on 11/23/2021.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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