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MACHINERY

220020280068 · 01/12/2002 · T.J.S. 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, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas J Smith
Operator
T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
Mine
3608135

Narrative

WHILE EE WAS ROOF BOLTING AT THE FACE AREA, HE STRUCK HIMSELF ON THE LEFT KNEE WITH A DRILL STEEL. FOUR DAYS LATER, THE KNEE WAS STILL SORE AND HE DECIDED TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. AT WHICH T IME THE DR. INSTRUCTED HIM TO STAY OFF HIS KNEE FOR 2 DAYS AND IF IT FELT BETTER, HE COULD RETURN TO WORK, WHICH HE DID. OFF WORK-1-17-02 & 1-18-02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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