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MACHINERY

220023090006 · 10/31/2002 · Carmeuse Lime

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.05 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
Carmeuse Lime
Mine
1500062

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN BACK, WHEN A ROCK CAME DOWN AND STRUCK THE EE'S LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE INDEX & WNE FINGER, FRACTURING LARGE BONE ON INDEX FINGER. ALSO REQUIRING 7 STITCHES TO CL OSE WOUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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