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MACHINERY

220012780013 · 10/04/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

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, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608457

Narrative

EE WAS BOLTING TOP IN #9 ENTRY 3 BREAKS INBY SPAD 4073 WHEN DRILL STEEL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THETOP. A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 9"" THICK, 3' WIDEFEATHERING DOWN TO 0"" AND 15"" IN LENGHT FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND STRIKING AGAINST THE DRILLPOT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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