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MACHINERY

220121390023 · 05/08/2012 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607191

Narrative

While the operator was attempting to line the bolt head up with the drill chuck, the joystick rotation control was accidentally hit causing his right hand and arm to be jerked. This resulted in a strain and sprain injury to his right hand and arm. This is to report medical treatment, employee missed NO day but remains on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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