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MACHINERY

220012750041 · 09/24/2001 · 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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING THE LAST ROOF BOLT IN A PLACE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT AROUND THE BOLT STRIKING HIM IN THE EAR & LEFT WRIST. HE RECEIVED 4 STITCHES IN HIS WRIST & 2 STITCHES IN HIS EAR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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