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MACHINERY

220030380026 · 01/31/2003 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Timberman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING COAL FROM THE BRETT-BEE CHANEL WHEN A BOUNCE CAUSED A SMALL PIECE OF OCOAL TO BE THROWN FROM THE FACE TOWARD THE SHIELDS. THE COAL HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AND B ROKE HIS RIGHT FRONT TOOTH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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