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MACHINERY

220053180008 · 11/08/2005 · BHP Navajo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Navajo Coal Company
Mine
2900097

Narrative

EE removing drill bit from Lamina..locked up to change bit..Lt hand on drill bit when lock released falling on hand smashing Lt index finger between drill & table. EE working alone..co-worker had gone into base to spot-face hole. Usually work 2 men to change bits & extensions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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