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MACHINERY

220070330045 · 01/18/2007 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
36
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Employee was struck in the face (left side) while installing a buggy cable anchor with the center bolter. While straightening the mast to the upright position, a drill steel became wedged. It released and struck him causing 5 fractures to the left side of his face (orbital bone).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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