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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220220420002 · 02/03/2022 · Quality Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
43
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rocky Maynard; Garrett N Blackburn
Operator
Quality Coal, LLC
Mine
1517979

Narrative

EE was using a 2 ton chain ratchet to remove the bottom head jack pin off a miner. As the bolt came out of the pin pulley the ratchet flew back striking EE on the lower left thigh. EE sustained a laceration requiring several stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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