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MACHINERY

220242400010 · 08/20/2024 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
2
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was in the process of installing a curtain board when they attempted to grab the stab jack lever but instead swung the canopy and hit themself in the head. Employee was diagnosed with a mild concussion and placed on restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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