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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220222200015 · 07/26/2022 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

Employee was at the shed at the top of the hoist. They were opening a new set of knee pads. The knife blade cut through the netting striking them in the left palm. Causing a 1.5 inch laceration. The area was overcast and cool.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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