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MACHINERY

220031500038 · 05/19/2003 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.59 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

A PIECE OF SLATE 6""X;6""X2"" BROKE OFF FROM THE ROOF AS HE WAS TIGHTENING A BOLT. THE SLATE STRUCK THE TRS, BOUNCED AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE CHIN. EIGHT SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE LA CERATION. NO TIME WAS MISSED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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