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MACHINERY

220071550098 · 05/22/2007 · Dominion Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sunoco, Inc.
Operator
Dominion Coal Corporation
Mine
4406759

Narrative

Bolting machine broke down because the drill head became fouled. As the EE was attempting to free the head, the bolts in the bottom of the drill feed jack broke, allowing the lower part of the jack to become free as the EE was attempting to free the head up and he placed his left leg under the head of bolter. It suddenly became free and fell approx 36"", catching his left leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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