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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220243480028 · 12/11/2024 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using an old drill steel to pry against a bundle of roof bolt. The drill steel broke when employee was applying pressure and lacerated the right forearm. 15 sutures were required to close the wound. Employee is off with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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