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MACHINERY

220102870048 · 08/17/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
10
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

EE was spot bolting in #3 entry. He had his hand on the joystick & his right hand on the bolt. He said he was straightening the bolt to go in the chuck. His hand was between the plate & roof bolt when he engaged the joystick. His metacarpal glove caught the plate & twisted his arm with it. He was taken to CAMC where surgery was performed on 8/18/10. Bolt was a 4' resin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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