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MACHINERY

220012600057 · 08/25/2001 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
70
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608837

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A ROCK, APPROX 3"" X 20"" X 25"", FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIS HEAD AND SHOULDER. AREA WAS APPROX 11 1/2' HIGH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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