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MACHINERY

220002840205 · 10/04/2000 · 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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE BOLTING IN 4RMS A PIECE OF SHALE FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING EE ON THE HEAD AND FACE CAUSING A LACERATION ON HIS RIGHT CHEEK ONE INCH BELOW EYE. LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES. HE WAS TREATED A ND RELEASED TO COME BACK TO WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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