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MACHINERY

220090410054 · 02/06/2009 · Mammoth Coal Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
62
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Mammoth Coal Co
Mine
4609148

Narrative

EE was bolting top when the drill steel became lodged. He dropped the head and struck drill steel to free it, but was unsuccessful. Raised drill pot and engaged rotation to free steel. Drill steel was not properly seated and when is came out of hole struck his left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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