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MACHINERY

220223360002 · 11/30/2022 · Mega Highwall Mining LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel W Bunn
Operator
Mega Highwall Mining LLC.
Mine
1519852

Narrative

Highwall miner was turning, something in the back right track popped and a piece of shrap flew approx 40ft striking EE in the right jaw below the mouth. there was an approx 3cm laceration with a small piece of shrap metal embedded that had to be removed at Pikeville PMC.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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