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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160690011 · 03/02/2016 · Panther Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Panther Creek Mining LLC
Mine
4609230

Narrative

Mine lost power the morning of the incident. The Motor crew was attempting to come outside and was unlatching elec door to move motor through the door. One jack was unhooked while the second door was being unlatched. The mine fan power was restored and the air current slammed the door shut striking the injured miners arm. EE has been allowed to work light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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