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MACHINERY

220080560068 · 02/13/2008 · Blue Mountain Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative
Operator
Blue Mountain Energy Inc
Mine
0503505

Narrative

The EE was installing a 4' roof bolt. He attempted to connect the wrench with the drill steel. His hand slipped off the joy stick, causing him to activate the steel clamp, which closed on his right thumb and middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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