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MACHINERY

220012950030 · 10/17/2001 · Eastern Associated 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
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
174
Mine experience
0.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271

Narrative

INJECTION EQUIPMENT HAD JUST BEEN REMOVED TO A NEW AREA. A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN (2) BOLTS & STRUCK EE IN THE LEG, PINNING HIM TO THE FLOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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