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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122220045 · 08/07/2012 · Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
54
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GenPower Holdings LP; James L Laurita Jr
Operator
Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
Mine
3609326

Narrative

The employee was roof bolting at the time of the incident. While the employee was cleaning and repairing the suction lines, he placed his left hand over the suction hole. The steel then fell from the roof, striking the employee's hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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