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MACHINERY

220011700015 · 06/03/2001 · Alex Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Tramming
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
107
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN THE DECK TRAMMING THE ROOF BOLTER. THE BOTTOM OF THE ROOF BOLTING MACHINE DECK CAUGHT THE EDGE OF A ROCK CAUSING IT TO TURN INTO THE DECK STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOU LDER AND BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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