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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071900048 · 07/01/2007 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was removing a scraper from B mains belt transfer. He lost his grip & scraper caught his left thumb between scraper & brace of the head frame causing a displaced fracture & laceration requiring 5 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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