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MACHINERY

220001730032 · 06/07/2000 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
13
Mine experience
7.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

WAS OPERATING A TWIN BOOM ROOF DRILL. THE DRILL STEEL STUCK IN THE ROOF. THE EE TRIED TO PULL THE STEEL OUT OF THE ROOF. WHEN IT FAILED TO COME OUT, HE DROPPED THE DRILL HEAD DOWN TO CLEAN OUT THE DRILL CHUCK. THE STEEL CAME OUT OF THE ROOF WHEN HE HAD HIS HAND ON THE DRILL CHUCK. THE STEEL HIT HIS LEFT RING FINGER LACERATING IT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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