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MACHINERY

220140900006 · 03/22/2014 · Speed Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
6
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Speed Mining, LLC
Mine
4605437

Narrative

Employee was bolting in No 6 entry. As he was drilling a hole, his pusher steel got hung and flew out striking employee above his left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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