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MACHINERY

220141220034 · 04/25/2014 · Brody Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
64
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Brody Mining LLC
Mine
4609086

Narrative

Employee stated that he was installing a rib bolt and as the bolt entered the hole it bent and then the rotation was engaged, which caused the bolt to strike/twist his hand and wrist. This resulted in a contusion and restricted work duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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