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MACHINERY

220013250029 · 11/12/2001 · Lodestar Energy, 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
4
Mine experience
3.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iracoal Incorporated
Operator
Lodestar Energy, Inc.
Mine
1514492

Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED PUTTING TRUSS ANCHOR INTO RIB WHEN ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS STRIKING EMPLOYEE AND PUSHING HIM AGAINST THE POT CAUSING FRACTURE TO RIGHT THUMB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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