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MACHINERY

220210610014 · 02/27/2021 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
7
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wolverine Fuels LLC
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4201566

Narrative

EE was installing 7' roof bolt. Bolt was pushed into hole most of the way. The bolt bent so EE adjusted drill mast to straighten bolt. When EE tried to push it in again, the wrench broke and hit EE in the cheek. This caused fractures to EE's cheek.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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