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MACHINERY

220110390017 · 02/02/2011 · South Central Coal Co. Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
1
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CraKol Energy LLC
Operator
South Central Coal Co. Inc.
Mine
0301736

Narrative

East panel #2 entry, approx 20' inby center line of #7 Xcut, top had fell out apporx 12-14"" semi-domed, employee ran drill steel up against roof. Pressure on steel cause a piece of rock to break off causing drill steel to shift/slide sideways striking index finger on left hand. Employee had moderate bruising/swelling & pain. Doctors results showed a dislocation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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