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MACHINERY

220242890028 · 10/05/2024 · Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
101
Mine experience
5.63 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Injured employee was using a hand-held grinder to cut a 4"" long x 1/4"" diameter steel pin. As employee was cutting on the pin, a piece the griding wheel broke and the grinder kicked/jerked suddenly. The wheel contacted employee's left wrist causing a cut requiring surgery and stitches. Employee failed to properly control the tool during use.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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