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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220250850007 · 03/17/2025 · Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
40
Mine experience
1.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601436

Narrative

Employee was attempting to uncouple the slag car from the trip of cars. The chain was not attached to the coupler when attempting to cut the cars and EE's hand slipped off the handle. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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