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MACHINERY

220012900024 · 10/06/2001 · Mettiki Coal LLC

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
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.51 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal LLC
Mine
1800621

Narrative

PERSON WAS WALKING ACROSS LONGWALL FACE TOWARDS THE HEADGATE. HE WALKED PAST THE SHEAR WHICH WAS LOADING COAL AT # 136 SUPPORT. SHEAR OPERATOR STATED A ROCK CAME OFF SHEAR DRUM AND WAS THROWN TOWARDS INJURED PERSON. THE ROCK HIT HIM IN THE RIGHT HAND CAUSING LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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