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MACHINERY

220120620004 · 02/25/2012 · Elk Run Coal Company 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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

EE was bolting from the operator side in #5 face one the section. Seam height is 50"" so he was bending the 48"" bolt enough to install. Bent one bolt and was straightening it back after placing in the hole with his left hand. He bumped the drill rotation with his right hand and the bolt whipped around, striking his left wrist. Received a fracture and was placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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