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220012220012 · 07/21/2001 · Alex Energy Inc
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury CRUSHING
Body part FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost 8
Mine experience 0.11 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Massey Energy Company
Operator Alex Energy Inc
Mine 4608787
Narrative EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO OPEN A SET OF AIRLOCK DOORSWHEN HE PULLED ONE OF THE DOORS OPEN. THE AIR PRESSURE CAUGHT THE DOOR AND CLOSED IT ON HIS ARM CAUSING THE INJURY.
Source
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