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MACHINERY

220011340113 · 05/10/2001 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE SUFFERED A FRACTURE TO LEFT MIDDLE FINGER WHEN A DRILL STEEL FELL OUT OF HOLE AND STRUCK HIS HAND AS IT WAS POSITIONED ON THE DRILL POT. DR HAD ADVISED NO WORK FOR 24 HOURS THEN RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 10 DAYS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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