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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220232480003 · 08/30/2023 · MLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Activity
Bar down, Includes scaling
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
HBM Holdings Company
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

Employee was struck in the mouth by a 6' scaling bar. The employee was attempting to pull rock with the bar when it slipped and struck the employee in the mouth. The employee suffered a laceration to the lower lip resulting in three (3) stitches. Employee returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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