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MACHINERY

220181420017 · 05/21/2018 · Empire State Mines LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Augusta Group Company
Operator
Empire State Mines LLC
Mine
3001185

Narrative

Employee was drilling hole to install ground support, when hole intercepted previously installed rock bolt. Upon contact, the machine stalled, causing it to move upwards suddenly, striking employee on left upper lip. 5 stitches received.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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