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MACHINERY

220012040125 · 07/13/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
130
Mine experience
0.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DRILLING A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF COAL FELL OFF THE RIB HITTING HIM ON THE MID BACK KNOCKING HIM INTO THE TOOL TRAY ON THE ROOF BOLT MACHINE. HE HAD PAIN IN HIS BACK AND CHEST AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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