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MACHINERY

220001870038 · 06/29/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

AS INJURED WAS ROOF BOLTING AT THE #1 HEADGATE, HE BENT DOWN TO PICKUP A ROOF BOLT TO INSTALL IN MINE ROOF. A PIECE OF ROCK 31""L X 15""W X 1/4""THICK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING INJURED ON THE BA CK OF THE HEAD. INJURED WAS TRANSPORTED TO BOONE MEMORIAL WHERE HE RECEIVED 6 STAPLES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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