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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220230410021 · 02/06/2023 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
56
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hallador Energy Company
Operator
Sunrise Coal, LLC
Mine
1202394

Narrative

Injured and partner were installing tail skirts while a crew was adjusting/setting the remote discharge. The discharge swung and a come-a-long came undone allowing the head roller of the discharge to fall onto the tail landing on the injured arm. Injured received a midshaft humeral break of the left arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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