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MACHINERY

220070460023 · 02/12/2007 · Wabash Mine Holding Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Wabash Mine Holding Company
Mine
1100877

Narrative

Unit #1 - Employee was rib bolting off of the scoop with a rib drill gun. The auger hit a rib bolt on the other side, causing the gun to twist resulting in a strain to the left hand, wrist, and forearm area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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