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MACHINERY

220023160043 · 11/06/2002 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anker Group Inc
Operator
Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
Mine
4608622

Narrative

WHEN ROOF BOLTING WIRE SCREEN TO THE ROOF, IN AN OUTBY AREA, ROOF ROCK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF CAUSING THE WIRE SCREEN AND ROOF BOLT TO STRIKE THE INJURED. THE SPYDER PLATE CUT THE BACK SIDE OF THE INJURED'S LEFT THUMB RESULTING IN A 1/2"" LACERATION AND SEVERED TENDON.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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