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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220031910015 · 06/26/2003 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

EE ALONG WITH OTHER CO-WORKERS WERE TRYING TO GET A SKIRT RUBBER OFF A TAILPIECE. HE HAD AHOLD OF THE RUBBER WITH CHANNEL LOCKS, THE LOCKS SLIPPED AND HE LOST HIS BALANCE FALLING BACKWARDS. HE RAISED HIS ARMS UP IN THE AIR AND STRUCK A ROOFBOLT PLATE. CAUSE OF THE INJURY WAS AWARENESS AND NOT USING PROPER TOOLS. COMPLIANCE NOT AN ISSUE, MINER KNOWLEDGE A FACTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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