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MACHINERY

220072320035 · 08/10/2007 · Sapphire Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
44
Mine experience
1.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
United Company
Operator
Sapphire Coal Company
Mine
1502057

Narrative

When drilling a hole for a roof bolt, the wrench broke and drill steel struck employee on left forearm. He suffered a fractured bone in the forearm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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