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MACHINERY

220071000032 · 04/06/2007 · Kingwood Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Kingwood Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608751

Narrative

The EE was installing truss bolts. After installing the outside rib bolt, his next task was to bend the bolt against the top. He used the head of the bolter to bend the bolt and the bolt caught behind a roof bolt plate. The EE tried to push the bolt free with his right hand. When the bolt came loose, it sprung down and jammed his hand and wrist. X-ray showed hairline fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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