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MACHINERY

220163080013 · 10/28/2016 · Oak Grove Resources LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
61
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Operator
Oak Grove Resources LLC
Mine
0100851

Narrative

Drill steel was stuck in drill pot so employee put steel against top trying to dislodge, and doing so bent steel. Employee then tried putting steel into hole that was drilled and was guiding steel into hole with right hand,Employee was using up-pressure only and during the process moved joystick causing it to rotate striking right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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