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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033320004 · 11/17/2003 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

THE EE WAS CARRYING A JACK HAMMER OFF THE LONGWALL FACE. HE SLIPPED AND THE JACK HAMMER FELL ON HIS HAND AGAINST THE TOE OF A SHIELD AND SEVERED HIS LITTLE FINGER ABOVE THE SECOND JOINT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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