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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002150002 · 07/22/2000 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LONGWALL CONVEYOR
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
0.51 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4200089

Narrative

HE WAS HELPING TO ASSEMBLE FLIGHTS ON A LONGWALL CONVEYOR CHAIN IN THE SURFACE SHOP; HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT A FLIGHT THAT WASN'T PROPERLY ALIGNED IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE IT FALL INTO PLACE. ANOTHE R EMPLOYEE MOVED THE FLIGHT SLIGHTLY AND IT FELL INTO PLACE. VICTIM'S RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WAS UNDER THE FLIGHT WHEN IT FELL. FLIGHT BAR IS ESTIMATED TO WEIGH OVER 200 LBS. VICTIM RECEIVED A

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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