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MACHINERY

220042860117 · 10/02/2004 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

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
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
14
Mine experience
30.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Questor Management Company LLC; Benjamin M Statler
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

While attempting to drill a 5' hole a piece of rock broke loose over top of the TRS and fell down hitting the drill pot and canopy. The rock struck employee above the back of his right leg cutting through his rubber boot and cutting his leg. Laceration was about 3/4 inches long.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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