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MACHINERY

220102870027 · 08/27/2008 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
42
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

EE was attempting to insert a roof bolt into the top, in order to do so he had to bend the bolt to get it started. When he attempted to bend the bolt he felt a pain in his wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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