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MACHINERY

220170310031 · 01/27/2017 · Greenbrier Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
17
Mine experience
3.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coronado Coal LLC
Operator
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC
Mine
4609319

Narrative

EE was operating Roof Bolter. EE lost suction on side of the machine. EE was in the process of trying to regain suction. EE requested for the pin partners assistance. EE asked the pin partner to apply up-pressure when EE began to yell about finger being caught. EE received severe laceration that later required amputation of the left pinky.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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