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POWERED HAULAGE

220072040064 · 07/17/2007 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
49
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4201566

Narrative

Tailgate drive cover came off. Cover came down coveyor to shearer. Cover jammed into shearer gear box and sprocket. Gear box bolts sheared sending bolts flying. One bolt hit back of employee's left hand against shield leg ram.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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