Operator was bolting top, went to let drill head down and worked wrong lever, swung canopy into left hand, pinching hand between drill steel and canopy.
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October 1, 2011
VA · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
MACHINERY
Omega Mining - Beehive Coal Co., LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Omega Mining - Beehive Coal Co., LLC · Accident type, without injuries
Slips in rock strata caused roof fall in return. Roof deterioration over time making the length of the roof support inadequate. Fall was located in #8 entry at survey station 891 on 1st right main panel.
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