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MACHINERY

220042890033 · 10/04/2004 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
30
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas J Smith
Operator
T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
Mine
3609075

Narrative

WHILE DROPPING THE HEAD ON THE ROOF BOLTER, THE HEAD CAUGHT ON THE KNEE PAD HYPEREXTENDING THE LEFT KNEE. EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL 10/8 AT WHICH TIME HE STARTED MISSING WORK MAKING THIS A LOST TIME ACCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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