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MACHINERY

220012390110 · 08/22/2001 · Chevron Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
56
Mine experience
1.61 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
0100759

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A 12' CABLE BOLT IN DRILL HOLE WHEN IT BECAME STUCK IN THE LAST 2' OF THE HOLE. AS HE LIFTED THE BOLT WITH THE DRILL HEAD IT SPRANG BACK AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT FORE ARM APPROX 3"" ABOVE HIS WRIST. THIS RESULTED IN A FRACTURE OF THE ULNAR BONE AT THAT LOCATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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