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MACHINERY

220122540029 · 09/01/2012 · Antelope Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
Operator
Antelope Coal LLC
Mine
4801337

Narrative

The dozer seat back fell off mounting bracket and was lodged down towards floor of operator cab. Operator tried to move it out of his way and return up to dragline pad. Operator had to use force to dislodge seat back to get it out of way, the seat came loose striking operator on upper lip with the mounting bracket.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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