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MACHINERY

220152170009 · 07/30/2015 · Tunnel Ridge, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Auger (UG)
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Tunnel Ridge, LLC
Mine
4608864

Narrative

Employee was using a ""Cobra"" drill to install ""key hole plate"" belt hangers in a high area. He lowered the drill and was in the process of removing the drill chuck & augers. The top auger separated and fell, striking him on the left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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