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MACHINERY

220001100019 · 04/10/2000 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND AGAINST DRILL POT. X-RAY DETECTED FRACTURE OF POINTER FINGER METACARPAL BONE. DR. HAS PLACED ON RESTIRCTED DUTY FOR APPROX. 2 WEEKS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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