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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220041380096 · 05/14/2004 · Excel Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part HEAD,NEC
Days lost 0
Mine experience 3.62 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator Excel Mining LLC
Mine 1508079
Narrative EE WAS BOLTING TOP & HIS DRILL STEEL GOT STOPPED UP. HE TOOK ANOTHER PIECE OF STEEL AND HIT IT TO TRY AND UNSTOP IT. THE DRILL STEEL BOUNCED BACK & HIT HIM OVER THE EYE, CAUSING A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 3 SUTURES.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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