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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220223190009 · 11/08/2022 · Knight Hawk Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
94
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC
Operator
Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
Mine
1103147

Narrative

EE was removing drill steels from the roof. The hole was not straight and the drill wrench had tension on it. When the steels came free the wrench came back striking the EE on the right hand. EE was seen by a doctor on 11-11-2022 and a fracture in the hand was discovered. EE is still working on restricted duty. ""IE has been taken off by an orthopedic doctor as of 11/17/22.""

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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