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220133570005 · 12/08/2013 · Speed Mining, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost 8
Mine experience 3.46 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator Speed Mining, LLC
Mine 4605437
Narrative Employee was bolting on 8A section. He was backing his drill steel out of the hole when the pusher came apart from the finisher. The pusher steel came around and struck the employee on the right side of his face.
Source
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