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MACHINERY

220012130035 · 03/15/2001 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.03 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

EE WAS DRILLING A TEST HOLE AT THE FACE, USING 2PIECES OF STEEL. AS HE WAS LOWERING THE DRILL POD THE TOP PIECE OF STEEL FELL FROM THE ROOF & STUCK IN THE CHUNK. HE PULLED ON THE STEEL & WHEN IT CAME LOOSE IT STRUCK HIS RIGHT JAW CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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