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MACHINERY

220090510016 · 02/16/2009 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
30
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Adjusted drill pod on roof bolter, was discussing work with another employee and leaning hand on canopy post when the other employee bumped the canopy down pinching tip of left middle finger. Cause was concentration and communication. Compliance with rules/regs was a factor. Miner proficiency was a factor, ppe was not a factor and mining equipment systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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