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MACHINERY

220091690036 · 06/09/2009 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

While instralling a rib bolt with a breast drill, the employees lost their grip on the drill which allowed the drill handle to rotate up and strike the employee on the right ear causing a laceration requiring sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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