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MACHINERY

220110760029 · 03/14/2011 · United Mine Services

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Slusher
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Greg Stewart
Operator
United Mine Services
Mine
1000085

Narrative

Miner was operating air slusher when a jackleg drill fell over. Drill was propped up against the wall next to the slusher. Vibrations from the slusher caused the drill to fall over. Miner's thumb and palm were caught between the drill and slusher handle. Miner received a laceration to the left thumb and palm requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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