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MACHINERY

220033320032 · 11/17/2003 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
41
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A BOLT THAT FELL OUT OF THE ROOF WHILE GETTING HIS BOLT TIGHTNER WRENCH TO TORQUE THE BOLT. CAUSE OF THIS INJURY WAS SAFETY AWARENESS. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES/REGS WAS NOT A FACTOR; PROTECTIVE EQUIP. WAS BEING WORN. MINER PROFICIENCY A FACTOR; MINING EQUIP/SYSTEM COULD BE A FACTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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