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MACHINERY

220131120017 · 04/12/2013 · Blue Diamond Coal Co

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Blue Diamond Coal Co
Mine
1512753

Narrative

Employee was removing the drill steel for a test hole and the steel fell and struck him on the left hand and cut his hand. 3 sutures were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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