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MACHINERY

220023470063 · 12/06/2002 · Bluff Spur Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
Bluff Spur Coal Corporation
Mine
4405559

Narrative

EE WAS BOLTING TOP RIB CAME LOOSE ABOUT 8 FT LONG, 4 FT HIGH, SLIPPED OFF KICKING A PIECE OF COAL AND ROCK LOOSE 57 IN LONG, 12 INCH THICK, PUSHING DRILL OPERATORS RIGHT LEG UNDER DRILL HEAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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