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220012150047 · 07/27/2001 · White River Coal, Inc.
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, NEC
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part ARM,NEC
Days lost 68
Mine experience 0.84 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Donald Blankenberger
Operator White River Coal, Inc.
Mine 1202193
Narrative AS EMPLOYEE WAS ROOF BOLTING IN CROSS CUT 2-1 IN #5 ROOM, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS MEASURING 3' X 5' X 6"" THICK. THE ROCK BROKE EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT ARM.
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