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MACHINERY

220010120002 · 01/05/2001 · Solar Sources Underground L L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
33
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Felson Bowman
Operator
Solar Sources Underground L L C
Mine
1202103

Narrative

A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS WALKING BESIDE THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE THAT HAD JUST TRAMMED INTO POSITION TO BOLT A FRESHLY MINED FACE. AS HE WALKED UP TO THE MACHINE A PIECE OF ROCK (2'X 2'X 3"") FELL OUT OF THE MINE ROOF FROM BETWEEN THE PERMANENTLY INSTALLED ROOF BOLTS. THE ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE SIDE OF THE LEFT FOOT, CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE TO HIS LITTLE TOE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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