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MACHINERY

220042050042 · 06/15/2004 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

While roof bolting and checking for suction at the drill pot a 54 inch drill steel that had been left in the roof fell from the drilled hole and struck the operator's left hand leaving a laceration that required sutures to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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