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MACHINERY

220103570042 · 12/15/2010 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
73
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

EE was raising the head of the center bolter when a drill steel fell behind the head. The drill steel sprung back and struck the EE in the lower jaw. This resulted in a broken mandible and laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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