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MACHINERY

220191710033 · 06/18/2019 · Rockwell Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Tramming
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
282
Mine experience
4.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Rockwell Mining LLC
Mine
4609152

Narrative

Employee stated was tramming a bolter when the right rear tire slipped off the track causing the operator to be thrown up into the operator's deck canopy injuring neck and back. This section is currently moving across the mine. Employee sought medical treatment and was taken off work due to neck and back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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