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MACHINERY

220152580029 · 09/09/2015 · Rockhampton Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Emily Rabnott
Operator
Rockhampton Energy LLC
Mine
1519702

Narrative

Employee was putting up belt hangers in the number four entry on the one east mains. While installing his drill steel, his right ring finger got caught between the drill chuck and the drill steel, causing his right ring finger to be amputated just below the fingernail. Seven stiches were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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