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MACHINERY

220071030042 · 09/07/2006 · Wabash Mine Holding Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Unit #2-While roof bolting, cable reel came on too fast & caught legs when bolter was started. Employee's legs went out from under, forcing legs into bumper of bolter. Incident resulted in injuries to right & left legs, knees, & hips. Employee continued to work. In 2007, Dr recommended left knee surgery. DID NOT LOSE ANY TIME UNTIL DATE OF SURGERY ON 04/04/2007.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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