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MACHINERY

220011730039 · 06/13/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

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
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
8
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE. HE WAS DRILLING A HOLE FOR AROOF BOLT INSTALLATION. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AROUND THE HOLE BEING DRILLED AND LACERATED THE EE ON TOP OF HIS RIGHT WRIST. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, MINER PROFICIENCY, TRAINING, ATTITUDE, PROTECTIVE ITEMS,OR DEVICES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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