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MACHINERY

220000320034 · 01/19/2000 · Solid Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Solid Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507475

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER, INSTALLING 8' BRUTER BOLTS. THE BOLT HOLE WAS DRILLED BUT THE DRILL STEELE WAS FOULED IN THE TOP. WHEN THE DRILL POT WAS LOWERED THE STEEL FELL FROM THE TOP S TRIKING EE ON THE MIDDLE FINGER . HE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE TO THE TIP OF HIS FINGER AND A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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