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MACHINERY

220002620131 · 09/13/2000 · Turris Coal Company

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
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

A PIECE OF ROCK FELL WHILE ROOF BOLTING AND STRUCK HIM ON CHIN. LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES TO CLOSE. HE WAS TREATED AND ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK THE FOLLOWING SHIFT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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