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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220220140018 · 01/13/2022 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Bolter operator was pushing the end of a mat up to wire it in place so a bolt could be installed. Operator was pushing up with their head while wiring. The mat slipped off operator's hardhat and fell striking the operator. This caused a 1 1/2 inch laceration that required 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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