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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171790030 · 06/15/2017 · Excel Mining, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter helper, Rock bolter helper, Pinner helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
5
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining, LLC.
Mine
1519515

Narrative

Bit on end of steel was stuck and employee was hitting steel on pot of roof bolter trying to knock it loose. Employee struck their right pointer finger on the pusher plate causing a laceration which required stitches to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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