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MACHINERY

220122490006 · 08/30/2012 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

A Roof Bolter Operator had a drill steel stuck in the drill chuck and was attempting to pull it out with a chain that was tied off to the centralizer arms. Once the drill steel was in rotating motion the chain spun loose and struck the employee in the face and nose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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