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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220231030013 · 04/12/2023 · RoxCoal, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
161
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
Operator
RoxCoal, Inc.
Mine
3609666

Narrative

THE BOLTER OPERATOR HAD BENT A BOLT DURING INSTALLATION. THEY CUT ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THE BOLT AND BEGAN PUSHING IT TO BREAK IT OFF. THE EMPLOYEE GRABBED THE BOLT FROM THE OTHER SIDE AND BEGAN PULLING TO ASSIST THE OPERATOR. THE BOLT BROKE CAUSING THE EE TO FALL BACKWARDS AND THE PLATE ON THE BOLT STRUCK THEIR ARM BETWEEN THE WRIST AND FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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