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MACHINERY

220261530005 · 05/29/2026 · Rosebud Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
J Clifford Forrest III
Operator
Rosebud Mining Company
Mine
3609436

Narrative

Was bolting the roof with a 42in roof bolt and plate, while the bolt was in the roof with plate, the bolter went to bend the bolt to push into the roof, when a piece of rock fell and struck the bolters left hand. The bolter removed EE's left glove and found blood with a laceration between thumb and EE's pointer finger, resulting in 4 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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