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MACHINERY

220011450055 · 05/22/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
223
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608402

Narrative

HE WAS LOADING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS HITTING HIM ON HIS RIGHT THIGH. ROCK WAS 14' L X 3' W X 1-5"" THICK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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