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MACHINERY

220021640013 · 06/05/2002 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Tramming
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

THE ROOF BOLTER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE CUT TO ALLOW THE CONT MINER BACK INTO THE CUT. THE CONT MINER OPERATOR BENT OVER TO KEEP THE BOLTER FROM RUNING OVER ITS CABLE. WHEN HE BENT TO PICK UP THE CABLE HIS FACE STRUCK MATS THAT WERE LOADED ON THE MACHINE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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