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MACHINERY

220080420077 · 01/31/2008 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
81
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

While installing a roof bolt, the bolt bent. The EE placed his hand on the bolt and engaged the rotation level on the roof bolt machine. The roof bolt spun around, striking the EE on the right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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