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MACHINERY

220013190001 · 11/09/2001 · Solar Sources Underground L L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A DOUBLE BOOM LONG AIRDOXROOF BOLTER. HE WAS INSTALLING HIS FIRST BOLT INTHE FACE OF THE NUMBER NINE ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT OF THE MINE ROOF STRIKING THE PROCTECTIVE CANOPY. AFTER THE ROCK HIT ON THE CANOPY IT FLIPPED OVER AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE UPPER LIP CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING 11 SUTURES TO CLOSE. TREATED AND RELEASED BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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