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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220230250041 · 01/23/2023 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hallador Energy Company
Operator
Sunrise Coal, LLC
Mine
1202418

Narrative

Injured was trying to remove the tail roller keeper with a hammer and a pin hammer. The injured swung, missed, and contacted the hand holding the pin hammer. X-rays showed a transverse fracture of the 2nd metacarpal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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