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MACHINERY

220012850079 · 09/21/2001 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO ASSIST ROOF BOLTERS IN RE-COVERING A DRILL STEEL STUCK IN THE MINE ROOF. HE PLACED HIS HAND ON THE DRILL HEAD TO FEELFOR SUCTION. THE STUCK DRILL STEEL FELL STRIKING THE EE'S INDEX FINGER CAUSING LACERATIONS TO HIS FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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