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MACHINERY

220110190034 · 12/21/2010 · Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
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
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Dorchester Enterprises, Inc.
Mine
4407052

Narrative

The individual was roof bolting and misplaced a 5' piece of drill steel. The drill steel lodged in a fan bracket and when the individual swung the drill head out the drill steel flew up and struck the employee in the mouth. No medical treatment has been sought by the individual.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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