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MACHINERY

220051320063 · 05/09/2005 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
27.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1514324

Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS GIRNDING A WEAR LINER IN A WASH BOX WHILE SEVERAL OTHERS WERE INSTALLING FLIGHTS IN THE WASH BOX. THE FLIGHT THEY WERE INSTALLING CAME OFF THE BOLTS CAUSING IT TO SWING AROUND. THE SWINGING MOTION CAUSED IT TO PULL OUT OF THE HOLDER ON THE OPPOSITE END AND FALL. THE SWINGING MOTION THREW THE FLIGHT OUT 4-5 FT AND IT STRUCK HIM ACROSS THE TOP OF THE HEAD

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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