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MACHINERY

220002570037 · 09/05/2000 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
20
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
Mine
0503672

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO MOVE EQUIMPENT. THE BOLTER OPERATOR GAVE WARNING BEFOR TURNING ON THE CABLE WINDER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING EAR MUFFS &DID NOT UNDERSTAND THE WARNING. THE CABLE STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT LEG RESULTING IN A TORN ACL IN HIS KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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