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MACHINERY

220150300038 · 01/27/2015 · LCT Energy, LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
JAZ Ventures LP
Operator
LCT Energy, LP
Mine
3609939

Narrative

Miner was bolting on the operator side of the roof bolting machine. He noticed a rock loose in the roof and when he moved, he hit the fast feed lever and joystick, dropping the drill head onto his left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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