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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220241200024 · 04/23/2024 · Rausch Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rausch Creek Development LLC; RCL Holdings LLC
Operator
Rausch Creek Mining LLC
Mine
3608494

Narrative

Mechanic was working on portable screening plant on inside of screen box. A helper was using a prybar to pry on the screen; the bar slipped hitting the mechanic's head causing a bleeding cut. A clean compress was applied; bleeding stopped. Mechanic was sent to the Emergency Room to get cut cleaned and checked. Mechanic received 4 staples and was off for 2 days to keep clean.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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