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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220182390013 · 08/17/2018 · Tunnel Ridge, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SKULL
Days lost
91
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Tunnel Ridge, LLC
Mine
4608864

Narrative

A mechanic was injured when a loader lid fell onto them accidentally while looking at hydraulic hoses under the lid. The lid struck them on the left side of the face causing a laceration above the left eye requiring sutures, and a fracture to the left orbital bone and skull. Waiting to see if surgery is required for the orbital bone. Doctors expect a full recovery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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