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MACHINERY

220070600050 · 02/21/2007 · Eagle Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James H Booth
Operator
Eagle Coal Company Inc
Mine
1518929

Narrative

EE was roof bolting with another EE, when the drill steel stopped up with mud. While attempting to clean, the drill came loose and hit EE on the forehead, causing a small cut. He received two stitches. No lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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