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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220222080031 · 07/18/2022 · Rockwell Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Operator
Rockwell Mining, LLC
Mine
4609427

Narrative

Employee stated had been dropped off to help make a belt splice. Employee stated put a new blade in the knife, and was on knees squaring the belt with a utility knife when the knife came out of the belt and struck EE's right leg just above the knee, causing a 2-3 inch laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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