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MACHINERY

220012260032 · 08/03/2001 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A REMOTE CONTROL BOX FOR A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK 20"" BY 12""BY 2"" THICK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND RESULTING IN 2 CUTS AND A CONTUSION . HE RECEIVED 6 IN IN ONE CUT AND 3 STITCHES IN THE OTHER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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