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MACHINERY

220190980035 · 03/23/2019 · Panther Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Panther Creek Mining LLC
Mine
4609230

Narrative

Employee stated was operating the Joy 14/15 C/M machine on the Unit 1 Section. In the process of operating the machine cleaning up some gob a rock flew off of the C/M head and struck the employee in the mouth. This caused EE's tooth to be chipped. NOTE: This employee didn't seek medical treatment until 4/8/2019 and that is why it is now being reported.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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