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MACHINERY

220152520005 · 09/02/2015 · Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.

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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Armstrong Energy Inc
Operator
Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Mine
1519535

Narrative

Employee stated: bolting in #4 entry on #4 unit and had pinner wrench on bolt when boom was lowered, the wrench came out of the chuck striking his mouth resulting in a fracture to top left tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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