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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2017032944 · 3/31/2017 · Core Appalachia Operating, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Face, unspecified
Nature of injury
Bruises, contusions

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Limbs, branches-unattached
Secondary source
Wire, cables-nonelectrical

Employer

Name
Core Appalachia Operating, LLC
Location
Bridge Creek Road, HURRICANE, WEST VIRGINIA, 25526
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting a fallen tree that was laying on a telephone cable. When the tree was cut, pressure was released on the telephone cable, which sprung back up and threw the limb toward the employee. He suffered a contusion to the right side of his face.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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