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MACHINERY

220062330101 · 08/11/2006 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

Employee was drilling hole for bolt. Applying up pressure, steel broke, kicked back, struck right jaw and rear of right shoulder. He was taken to ER for treatment. Sutures were used to close wound on jaw.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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