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MACHINERY

220040150037 · 01/03/2004 · Genwal Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
Genwal Resources Inc
Mine
4201715

Narrative

WHILE DRILLING HOLES IN ROOF TO BLAST FOR AN OVERCAST, INDIVIDUAL WAS USING A DOUBLE-BOOM LEE NORSE ROOF BOLTER. INDIVIDUAL MOVED BOOM TO REPOSITION AFTER LOWERING BOOM'S STAB JACK. THE CANOPY AND BOOM ROSE, PINCHING HAND AGAINST ROOF CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND FINGERS THAT NEEDED STITCHES ON RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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