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MACHINERY

220012600147 · 09/07/2001 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING AS A SHIELD MOVER ON THE 29 WEST LONGWALL FACE. HE WAS HELPING INSTALL SCREEN OVER THE SHIELDS FOR RECOVERY WORK. A FACE LIGHT ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS HELD UNDER THE SHIELD WITH MAGN ETS BROKE LOOSE AND FELL STRIKING THE TOP OF HISHAND. PROTECTIVE ITEMS WERE A FACTOR. EE WAS NOTWEARING METALCARPAL GLOVES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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