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MACHINERY

220060690032 · 03/09/2006 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
Mine
1516716

Narrative

Operating roof bolter, drill steel got stuck in hole. Operator reached out to hold steel and was going to hit the reverse rotation on drill. Instead he hit forward causing steel to come out and strike the back of the operator's hand causing a break in the left wrist bone.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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