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MACHINERY

220012470037 · 08/17/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
216
Mine experience
28.61 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE TAIL MOTOR HAULING SUPPLIES WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROMT HE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ONT HE SIDE OF THE FACE. THE ROCK WAS APPROX. 17""X7""X3/4""

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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