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MACHINERY

220002870019 · 09/18/2000 · Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Mc Coy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Mine
1516693

Narrative

EE WAS USING A HAND HELD DISC GRINDER IT BECAME TANGLED IN HIS CLOTHING CAUSING IT TO STRIKE HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AND EAR CAUSING LACERATIONS TO BOTH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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