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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150620022 · 01/29/2015 · Pennyrile Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rhino Resource Partners LP
Operator
Pennyrile Energy LLC
Mine
1519424

Narrative

Employee was assisting in changing the tire on a roof bolter in the #2 entry on the #2 unit MMU 003. The spare tire was standing beside him and fell over making contact with his hand. A fracture may be present pending an MRI the week of 03/02/2015. Injured sought medical attention on 02/27/2015. He has a splint/brace on his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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