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MACHINERY

220051110006 · 04/15/2005 · Genwal Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
Genwal Resources Inc
Mine
4201715

Narrative

While installing a roof bolt, the individual was rotating the chuck wrench aligning the end of the roof bolt and the chuck wrench. While rotating the chuck wrench, caught his left ring finger between the end of the bolt and chuck wrench. This tore fingernail loose. After examination it was determined that the fingernail needed to be removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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