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MACHINERY

220002200137 · 07/26/2000 · Alex Energy Inc

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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
0.78 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A ROOF BOLTY AND AFTER TIGHTENING THE BOLT HIS WRENCH WOULD NOT COME OFF. WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE WRENCH A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK EE'S LEFT HAND RESULTING IN A LACERATION TYPE INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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