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MACHINERY

220100640013 · 02/05/2010 · Rex Coal Co. Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph T Bennett
Operator
Rex Coal Co. Inc
Mine
1519260

Narrative

While drilling a hole for a roof bolt, the drill steel hit EE in mouth. This cut his lip and chipped his teeth. Stitches fixed his lip and a dentist took care of his teeth. Missed one day of work. Back to full duty with no problems.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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