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MACHINERY
220180960022 · 03/26/2018 · Kingston Mining, Inc.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost 3
Mine experience 5 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator Kingston Mining, Inc.
Mine 4608932
Narrative The employee stated was installing belt hangers on the helper side of the bolt machine. A rock flew off of the operator side's drill steel, flew across the machine and struck the employee in the face.
Source
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