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MACHINERY

220052140024 · 07/24/2005 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was attempting to get a bent bolt out of the roof and he accidently hit the rotation when he slipped on a rock. Cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equipment/systems could be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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