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MACHINERY

220171880004 · 06/30/2017 · Coal-Mac LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
22
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Coal-Mac LLC
Mine
4608984

Narrative

Mechanic was trying to free the end of the hard bar that had dropped down and wedged into the roller frame. They were using a hyd. jack to push the roller frame out placing crib block under the bar when it came free from it's position as EE was placing a crib block under it and the roller frame shifted inward striking mechanic on the head on EE's hard hat causing a cervical strain

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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