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MACHINERY

220000960017 · 03/22/2000 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
1
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WORK ON A BOLTING MACHINE.HE WAS USING CONTROLS TO MOVE THE BOOM OF THE BOLTER. A METAL BAR WAS UNDER THE BOOM AND IT FLEW UP. EMPLOYEE RAISED BODY UP TO KE EP BAR FROM HITTING HIM AND HIT HARD HAT ON TOP OF MINE ROOF. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE ANY ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE, JOB

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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