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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
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