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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121770014 · 06/01/2012 · RoxCoal, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Severstal Resources
Operator
RoxCoal, Inc.
Mine
3609549

Narrative

The man was separating 2 roof drill steels that were stuck together. When the drill steels separated, the steel struck the man in the teeth. The man first treated for the incident on 6-15-12 and it was determined that the teeth were cracked and required dental repair. Report filed for Medical Treatment Only.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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