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MACHINERY

220010510024 · 02/09/2001 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS BOLTING TOP ON THE OFFSIDE OF A RRII. AS HE BEGAN TO DRILL A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK (2' ROUND BY 3"" THICK), CAME OUT AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT LEG. XRAYS WERE NEGATIVE FOR FRACTURE. EE WAS GIVEN PAIN MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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