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MACHINERY

220071350022 · 05/11/2007 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
34
Mine experience
1.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was attempting to install a bent roof bolt into the roof while holding onto it. The bolt spun around hitting his wrist as he accidently pushed on the rotation. Cause of this injury was an unsafe act. Rules/reg. was a factor, protective equip. not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equip/system a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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