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MACHINERY

220092450036 · 08/24/2009 · Cave Spur Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cumberland Resources Corporation
Operator
Cave Spur Coal LLC
Mine
1518197

Narrative

EE was operating roof bolter while ee was drilling a test hole he put on a second piece of steel. When ee finished the hole the roof bit got hung in the top causing the connector between the 2 pieces of steel to break and let the second piece of steel strike the ee on the left hand and index finger causing a bruise to the hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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