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MACHINERY

220121350039 · 05/04/2012 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling 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
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
70
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

While in the process of removing the two piece drill steel from mine roof, the top piece separated from the bottom piece. Bottom piece fell striking injured employee on his pinky finger resulting in a amputation to the tip of finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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