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MACHINERY

220071290008 · 05/04/2007 · Andalex Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Andalex Resources Inc
Mine
4202028

Narrative

While installing roof bolts, the drill steel got stuck in the hole and as the individual went to connect the chuck wrench to the head of the steel, he pinched his right ring finger tip between the steel and wrench. This caused a fracture to the finger tip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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