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MACHINERY

220003000030 · 10/13/2000 · Kindill Mining Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
9
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Kindill Mining Incorporated
Mine
1200332

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING IN MOVING A HAUL TRUCK DIFFERENTIAL WITH AN OVERHEAD HOIST. ONE OF THE CHAINS SUPPORTING THE DIFFERENTIAL CAME LOOSE AND FLEW UP STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE. A HOOK ON THE CHAIN MAY HAVE SPREAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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