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MACHINERY

220063120055 · 11/04/2006 · Dodge Hill Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Dodge Hill Mining Company LLC
Mine
1518335

Narrative

EE was in the process of installing a roof bolt on the opposite side of the operator on #3 unit. As he began to drill the starter hole, the steel became lodged in the hole. He then reached up with his left hand and right hand to pull the steel down. When he did this, the steel came loose and caused the bottom of his right hand to hit the pot of bolter. Pinky finger, 9 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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