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MACHINERY

220241210013 · 04/23/2024 · River View Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
River View Coal LLC
Mine
1519374

Narrative

Employee was using a porta power trying to break the cab canopy loose on a roof bolter. The electric porta power was loading up when it shot out of the cab contacting the employee in the mouth. Resulting in a laceration to the upper lip with 3 sutures and 3 teeth fractured.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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