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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220250210002 · 01/11/2025 · Signal Peak Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Global Mining Group LLC
Operator
Signal Peak Energy LLC
Mine
2401950

Narrative

Changing bits on shearer, rotating drum with hand. Sprags were extended shields set, pan pulled back as far as possible. A small rock fell from face striking small finger between bit and rock on left hand causing fractured bone and laceration to the middle phalanx of small finger. The medical team at the hospital removed the top part of the finger. 3 days later closed injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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