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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220223060007 · 11/01/2022 · Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
1519744

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THEY WERE IN THE BATTERY SHACK, STANDING IN A HIGH SPOT WHEN THEY TURNED TO LEAVE AND RAN INTO A LOW SPOT WITH THE SIDE OF THEIR HEAD CUTTING THEIR LEFT EAR. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 8 SUTURES IN THE LEFT EAR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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