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MACHINERY

220020700106 · 02/27/2002 · Long Branch Energy

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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
127
Mine experience
0.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Long Branch Energy Corporation
Operator
Long Branch Energy
Mine
4608305

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE FLETCHER RRII ROOF BOLTER AND INSTALLING EYE BOLTS FOR THE NEXT BELT MOVE SET UP WHEN A TOP PIECE OF COAL RIB BROKE LOOSE UNDER PRESSURE AND STRUCK HIS LE FT SIDE, LEFT ELBOW, AND LEFT WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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