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MACHINERY

220131710008 · 06/10/2013 · Five Star Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Donald Blankenberger
Operator
Five Star Mining Inc
Mine
1202249

Narrative

Employee was installing roof bolts and as he was removing the drill steel rock fell hitting his canopy. A part of the rock that had fell broke off and flipped under the canopy striking his neck and back. Employee was immediately taken to hospital where he sustained contusions and abrasions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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