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MACHINERY

220102920003 · 10/16/2010 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
33
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4201566

Narrative

Section mechanic positioned himself on the right side of the roof bolter to begin repairs on a bantam rockduster. The right side bolter operator finished installing two rib mesh bolts and swung drill mast in and back in order to move roof bolter. Left side bolter operator found mechanic caught between bolter frame and right side drill mast that was swung back in place.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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