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MACHINERY

220140520029 · 02/17/2014 · Westmoreland San Juan 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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
50
Mine experience
7.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

Employee claims he was roof bolting & installing monkey face plates in the 402 beltline. As he attempted to install a bolt it bent & he removed the bolt from the wrench & he re-attached the wrench to try to straighten the bolt. As he was doing this the plate hung up & then released & swung around striking him in the back of his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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