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MACHINERY

220030160028 · 01/08/2003 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
48
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER INSTALLING 6' BRUTER BOLTS. DURING INSTALLATION ONE OF THE THE BOLTS BENT AND EE TOOK HOLD OF THE BOLT AND SPUN THE DRILL POD IN REVERSE TO RELEASE THE BOLT FROM THE CHUCK. THE BOLT STRUCK EE IN THE RIGTH WRIST AND HAND. EE SUSTAINED A FRACTURE IN THE RIGHT WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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