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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010650022 · 02/25/2001 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING IN REPLACE 2 200 HP DRIVE MTRS ON THE NO.2 DRIVE WHEN A CHAIN WHICH HAD BEEN SECURED TO 2 ROOF BOLTS PLATES CAME LOOSE CAUSING THE MOTOR TO FALL SUDDENLY & WAS DEFLECTED BY A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON DOWN ON EE'S LEG

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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