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MACHINERY

220221110010 · 04/15/2022 · Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
203
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Ohio County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601436

Narrative

Employee was assisting the rib pinner when the auger struck a previously installed rib pin, causing the drill handle to spin and strike the employee around the right eye/cheek area. Compliance with rules/regs, PPE, mining equip/systems not a factor. Miner proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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