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MACHINERY

220051890003 · 06/28/2005 · Genwal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
Genwal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4202356

Narrative

While installing the resin roof bolt into the mine roof by pushing the bolt in place with the chuck wrench, the wrench slipped off the head of the roof bolt and struck individual in the nose. This caused a small laceration that required 3 stitches to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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