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MACHINERY

220082250005 · 08/01/2008 · Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NECK
Days lost
48
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Resources LLC
Operator
Rockhouse Creek Development, LLC
Mine
4609018

Narrative

Employee was postioning the roofbolter into place, when a piece of roof fell on the ATRS, causing the rear of the machine to raise upward. The employee struck the mine roof, injuring his neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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