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MACHINERY

220000840021 · 03/19/2000 · Knott County Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
40
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Knott County Mining Company
Mine
1516808

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE OFF SIDE OF A ROOF BOLTER IN THE WORKING PLACE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LOWER BACK AND HIP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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