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MACHINERY

220132830040 · 09/23/2013 · Bridger Coal Company

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
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

Contractor was roof bolting, his top drill steel became stuck in the roof mesh, while bringing steel down, the wrench came out of the chuck, he reached to put wrench back in place and the drill steel struck his fingers. He was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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