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MACHINERY

220082600031 · 07/11/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
MOTORS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
100
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

While applying torque to a bolt, the drill chuck and motor fell off and hit him in the left knee, causing contusions to the left knee and left rib cage. He continued to work at his regular duties and eventually went to a physician. He was removed from work on 9/10/2008.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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