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MACHINERY

220241060003 · 04/08/2024 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coronado Coal LLC
Operator
Buchanan Minerals, LLC
Mine
4404856

Narrative

The injured was struck by a small piece of metal that broke off a bit lug as the miner operator was installing bit inserts into the lug. The small piece of metal struck EE's stomach area, causing a small puncture wound. The injured was positioned approximately 10-15 feet away the miner

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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