Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mechanic cutting zip tie from radiator on D11 dozer. Stabbed self in left forearm approx. one inch deep with small utility knife when knife slipped.
MAST MINECoal
Heritage Coal & Natural Resources,LLC · Surface
Controlled by KTRV LLC
MEYERSDALE, Somerset County, PA · Temporarily Idled
MSHA Mine ID: 3610150
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 2
- Years on record
- 2021–2024
- Latest incident
- Jul 2024
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
2 on file2024 · 1 incident
2021 · 1 incident
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
3/4"" black PVC caustic line plugged. Employee turned the feed pump power off and disconnected the outlet end of the line and got sprayed with caustic soda(sodium hydroxide solution) mainly on EE's face. Personal Protective Equipment was available at the site for use and there is a sign posted at location stating ""Safety equipment must be used"".