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MACHINERY

220261740006 · 06/15/2026 · B & W Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
30
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lipari Energy
Operator
B & W Resources Inc
Mine
1519441

Narrative

The employee accessed the engine compartment of a Caterpillar D10R dozer to adjust the water valves for the cab heating system. While the engine was running, the employee's hand came into contact with the rotating belt and pulley assembly, resulting in an injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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