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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033000106 · 10/20/2003 · Cumberland River Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
9
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Cumberland River Coal LLC
Mine
4406816

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING A 5 FOOT ROOF BOLT WHEN HIS HANDS SLIPPED OFF THE BOLT. THE BOLT REBOUNDED & STRUCK HIS LOWER LEFT JAW. HE WAS WEARING LEATHER GLOVES. FRACTURE TO JAW WITH 3 TEETH DAMAGED

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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