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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102780016 · 09/24/2010 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

EE was using a 6.5 foot long drill steel to try to pry the keeper pins into place on the battery scoop. The drill steel slipped and hit the employee on the right side of his neck and on the right jaw. EE was knocked unconscious for approximately 15 seconds.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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