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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070510017 · 02/16/2007 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

EE was hold a vent tube up in place while a co-worker was attaching the strap that secures the tube in place. As the co-worker pulled on the end of the strap to tighten it, the strap broke and the tube fell stiking the EE in the face resulting in a laceration on his nose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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