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MACHINERY
220010740025 · 03/05/2001 · Knott County Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost —
Mine experience 12 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator Knott County Mining Company
Mine 1516567
Narrative A METAL GUARD WAS BEING REMOVED SO ENTRANCE COULD BE ACCESSED TO THE COAL CRUSHER. THE GUARD SLIPPED OFF THE HOIST HOOK AND STRUCK EE, RESULTING IN LACERATIONS TO HIS STOMACH AND FOREARM. THES E CUTS REQUIRED STITCHES.
Source
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