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MACHINERY

220123100040 · 11/01/2012 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was moving tailgate shields his hand was on top of panline rail. Rock fell when it slid off of top of shield striking middle finger on right hand. PPE was not a factor, compliance rules/regs was not a factor, mining equipment/systems was a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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