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MACHINERY

220242780008 · 09/26/2024 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was drilling a hole in the top, when steels were added, there was a slight angle and employee did not realize the steel was not in the chuck all the way. When the boom was raised the steel popped out of the chuck and struck employee in the hand resulting in a fracture to the second metacarpal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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