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MACHINERY

220120610006 · 02/22/2012 · Speed Mining, LLC

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
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Speed Mining, LLC
Mine
4605437

Narrative

Employee was installing 6 ft torque tension bolts in the 5 right cut. As he pushed the bolt up with the drill pot, the bolt broke causing the bolt to swing out striking him on the top of his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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