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MACHINERY

220011130035 · 04/11/2001 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

INJURED WAS BOLTING TOP. HE WAS INSTALLING AN OUTSIDE BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 3"" BY 2"" BY 1/4""THICK FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE CHIN. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO BOONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WHERE HE RE CEIVED 4 SUTURES. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 4-12-01

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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