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MACHINERY

220090050038 · 12/31/2008 · 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, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
11
Mine experience
3.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Injured employee was in the process of installing permanent roof supports. While removing the two piece drill steel from the mine roof, one of the two piece came apart and struck employee in the mouth, resulting in a laceration that required several sutures and dislodged some teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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