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MACHINERY

220031470028 · 05/15/2003 · Calvary Coal Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
96
Mine experience
0.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Charles Collins
Operator
Calvary Coal Company, Inc.
Mine
1518422

Narrative

EE WAS SWINGING THE BOOM OUT TO INSTALL THE OUTSIDE BOLT. HE SAID THAT HE FELT POWER ON THE BOLTER, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SWING THE BOOM AGAINST THE RIB, HURTING HIS NECK. HOWEVER THE ELECTRICIA N CHECKED THE FRAME OF THE MACHINE FOR STRAY VOLTAGE AND FOUND NONE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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