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MACHINERY

220031110088 · 04/08/2003 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

WAS CUTTING THRU SULFUR BALL AREA. HARD CUTTING CAUSED MINER TO BOUNCE AND A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLT PLATES CAME OFF MACHINE AND HIT OPERATOR ON THE RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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