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MACHINERY

220093290004 · 11/19/2009 · Bell County Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
1519336

Narrative

EE was roof bolting when the drill steel broke and struck him in the mouth. He was transported to the hospital and dentist where he recieved 5 stitches to the inside of his mouth. He also lost a tooth. EE returned to work on the next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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