May 28, 2002
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Powellton Coal Company LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
INJURED WAS USING 6 POUND HAMMER TO POUND A DRIVE SHAFT INTO POSITION ON A MACK WATERTRUCK. THE END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT DROPPED AND WHEN INJURED SWUNG HE CAUGHT HIS THUMB BETWEEN THE END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT AND THE HANDLE OF THE HAMMER CAUSING A INJURY TO HIS RIGHT THUMB, EMPLOYEE IS A CONTRACTOR WORKING FOR AJM CORP.