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MACHINERY

220022770026 · 09/30/2002 · Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
16
Mine experience
9.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607908

Narrative

EE STATED THAT HE HAD DRILLED A ROOF BOLT HOLE AND WAS IN THE PROCESS PUTTING A TUBE OF RESIN INTO THE HOLE WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ATRS AND ROOF BOLTER CANOPY, STRIKIN G HIM ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD AND ON THE RIGHT FOREARM. THE ROCK MEASURED APPROX. 4 FOOT LONG 3 FOOT WIDE AND 9 INCH TO 6 INCH THICK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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