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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220241000011 · 03/30/2024 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
36
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coronado Coal LLC
Operator
Buchanan Minerals, LLC
Mine
4404856

Narrative

The injured was installing a bit insert into a bit lug and as they were driving the insert into the lug with a hammer a small piece of metal from the bit clip dislodged and embedded in in the left leg above the keep.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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