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MACHINERY

220020560048 · 02/12/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTING MACHINE AT THE FACE AREA. HE HAD DRILLED A BOLT HOLE AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUSH A BOLT ASSEMBLY INTO THE HOLE. HE BOLT CAUGHT ON THE SIDE ON THE HOLE AND STOPPE D SUDDENLY. EE FELT PAIN IN BACK. THE WAS NO DAMAGE, IMPROVEMENT OR OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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