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MACHINERY

220122330054 · 08/16/2012 · KenAmerican Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
8
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
KenAmerican Resources Inc
Mine
1517741

Narrative

Drilling a 8' hole and his steel stopped up, he pulled one section of steel out of the roof, placed his right hand over the pot to increase suction, then the other section fell out fracturing his right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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