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MACHINERY
220071800012
· 06/25/2007 · Vulcan Highwall Mining, LLC
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.58 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Ford F Graham; Kevin C Davis
Operator
Vulcan Highwall Mining, LLC
Mine
1518671
Narrative
Employee was checking miner on front of machine and suspension chain for ramp extension broke. The chain struck emloyee on left forearm approximately 4"" below the elbow, breaking both bones in the arm and bruising left ribs.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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