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MACHINERY

220160080008 · 01/03/2016 · WE Soda Alkali, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
20
Mine experience
1.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Tronox Limited
Operator
WE Soda Alkali, LLC
Mine
4800152

Narrative

Bolter operator was drilling gas hole and had 2 5' augers in the roof. EE lowered drill head to install 3rd auger and continue drilling. When EE lowered it the second auger came out of the roof striking roof bolter operator on the right index finger. EE was transported to ER for Treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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