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MACHINERY

220171110026 · 04/12/2017 · Mach Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foresight Energy Labor LLC
Operator
Mach Mining LLC
Mine
1103141

Narrative

Employee was attempting to pull the monorail trolley down with the diesel tugger. The monorail kinked causing the trolley to lock up. The tractor pin connecting the tugger's nylon winch rope to the trolley broke. A clevis struck the injured employee in the right hand causing a laceration requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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