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MACHINERY

220073100020 · 10/30/2007 · Bledsoe Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bledsoe Coal Corp
Mine
1518376

Narrative

Employee was bolting top when drill steel got stuck in top. Employee turned to get wrench when drill steel fell out and hit top of right hand on the 2nd and 3rd knuckle. He received a fracture and has been placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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