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MACHINERY

220160820013 · 03/14/2016 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

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
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated that they were drilling a hole with the RBM, had made up a bolt and propped it against the tray. As employee dropped mast the bolt fell over and the mast kicked it back towards employee causing the plate to lacerate left jaw. Employee sought medical attention and received 6 sutures and returned to work at normal job.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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