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MACHINERY

220053190004 · 11/11/2005 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
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
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

The injured was on the operators side, pushing a cable bolt up to finish its installation when he was struck on the right side of his face by an 18"" long bolt wrench which was ejected from within the scissor action of the bolter head under extreme force.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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