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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220003460121 · 12/01/2000 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
5.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING. HE PUT HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE DRILL POD TO PREVENT HIMSELF FROM FALLING. A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL OUT THE BOLT HOLE AND STRUC K HIS RIGHT RING FINGR. CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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