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MACHINERY

220041310081 · 05/05/2004 · Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
NECK
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
Mine
4407052

Narrative

The injured was preparing to drill a roof bolt hole. The jack was set on a small piece of rock and as the canopy was raised the rock broke. This caused the drill head to suddenly drop about 4 inches striking him on the head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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