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MACHINERY

220020560060 · 02/18/2002 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
69
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR WAS INSTALLING CENTER BOLTS. HE HAD HIS RIGHT HAND POSITIONED TO ADD A SECOND DRILL STEEL WHEN HE ACTIVATED THE DRILL STEEL GUIDE CLAMP LACERATING HIS FINGERS AND FRACTURI NG THE 4TH FINGER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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