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MACHINERY
220012540120
· 08/24/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Timberman
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
18
Mine experience
21 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271
Narrative
THE EE STATED HE WAS OPERATING THE SHEARER WHEN A JACK SETTER RELEASED SHIELD 179 AND A ROCK FELL OFF THE TOP OF THE SHIELD AND BOUNCED OFF THE TAIL DRIVE ONTO THE SHEARER AND INTO THE FACE LI NE WHERE IT STRUCK HIM ON THE ANKLE.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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