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MACHINERY

220151810028 · 06/27/2015 · Omega Highwall Mining Services, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Auger operator, Auger Crew supervisor
Activity
Auger (surface)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
1
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Omega Holdings LLC
Operator
Omega Highwall Mining Services, LLC
Mine
4407327

Narrative

Employee was standing nearby watching another employee put in a bit ring (insert) when a piece of metal sheared off striking employee in the left leg

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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