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MACHINERY

220082310075 · 08/05/2008 · Rockspring Development Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Rockspring Development Inc
Mine
4605121

Narrative

The employee was installing a 12 foot rope bolt. The bolt bent and the employee hit the rotation causing it to hit him in the back of the left hand fracturing it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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