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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220232980063 · 10/23/2023 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a ratchet to loosen a bolt on the flame trap when the ratchet slipped, causing the employee to hit the arm on a pressure valve and cutting the elbow. The employee received 3 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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