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MACHINERY

220141810010 · 06/12/2014 · Rosebud Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J Clifford Forrest III
Operator
Rosebud Mining Company
Mine
3609371

Narrative

Cable bolt steels became stuck in the chuck of the roof bolter. The employee wiggled the steels which were under tension in an attempt to loosen them. Finally the steels sprung free striking the victim in the mouth lacerating his lip which then required several stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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