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MACHINERY

220003630021 · 12/18/2000 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A SHEARERE ON THE LONGWALL FACE. HE CUT THE TOP OF HIS SHOULDER ON A HOOK ON THE UNDERSIDE OF A SHIELD AS HE WAS WALKING DOWN THE LONGWALL FACE. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS AWARENESS. THERE WAS NOT ANY DAMAGE TO THE MINING OPERATION OR THE EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING OR ATTITUDE. SAFETY ITEMS OR DEVICES WERE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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