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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052160057 · 07/27/2005 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
98
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ROOF BOLTING ON THE #004 CONTINUOUS MINER SECTION, #8 ENTRY. WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK SUDDENLY FELL MEASURING APPROX 30""X30""X3"" STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND, CAUSING A PARTIAL AMPUTATION TO THE DISTAL DIGIT OF THE LITTLE FINGER. THE DISTAL DIGIT WAS SURGICALLY REMOVED LATER THAT DAY

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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