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MACHINERY

220113250054 · 10/29/2011 · Virginia Fuel Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James C Justice II
Operator
Virginia Fuel Corporation
Mine
4407275

Narrative

EE was drilling a hole for his roof bolt when the drill steel broke, throwing a piece of steel, striking him in the mouth. He required 8 stitches on his lip and he broke a tooth, which will require dental work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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