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MACHINERY

220022460124 · 08/21/2002 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
Mine experience
7.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

ROOF BOLTER WAS LOWERING HIS STRAP JACK WHEN THE STRAP SPRUNG OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND NECK. HE RECEIVED 16 STITCHES IN THE NECK. THE MACHINE WAS NOT MOVING. THE STRAP HAD CAUGHT AGAINS T THE RIB AND WAS UNDER TENSION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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