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MACHINERY

220003250064 · 11/13/2000 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
20
Mine experience
0.36 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ONTO THE HEAD AND ONTOTHE CONVEYOR CHAIN MEASURING 8""-20""W, X40""L X8"" THICK. THE ROCK WAS BEING CONVEYED ALONG THE BOOM & APPARENTLY BECAME FOULED & CAME OUT STRIKING THE SHUTTLE CAR & FALLING ONTO THE MINER OPERATIORS LEFT ANKLE CAUSING A 1"" LACERATION

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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