THE MAN WAS USING A ROCK BAR TO LIFT A GATHERING ARM OFF A 265 LN MINER. THE ARM SLIPPED AND PUSHED DOWN ON THE BAR. THE POINT END OF BAR WENT INTO VICTIM'S HAND.
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J & D Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
J & D Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS TRYING TO LEVEL TAILPIECE USING ROCK BAR FOR LEVER & HEPULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER.
September 20, 1988
PA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
J & D Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
MAN WAS HELPING MECHANIC PUT A CHAIN GUARD ON A BELT HEAD HE WAS KPRYING GUARD IN PLACE WITH A 5FT ROCK BAR THE BAR SNAPPED & HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN H IS BACK
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