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MACHINERY

220091280063 · 05/04/2009 · Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Armstrong Energy Inc
Operator
Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Mine
1519358

Narrative

The EE stated that he was in the process of roof bolting the face. While he was removing the drill steel from the roof and waiting to use the wrench, the steel came out, striking him on his middle finger on the right hand. He was taken to the hospital with a laceration near the knuckle. It took 5 stitches to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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