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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242120023 · 07/23/2024 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying 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
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
7
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
NRG Energy Inc
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

Employee was using 12lb sledge to knock a stuck ripper tooth off a D10 dozer. A small piece of metal chipped from tooth and went into employee's right calf. The employee had to have the metal surgically removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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