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MACHINERY

220013370064 · 11/17/2001 · Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
El Paso Energy Corp
Operator
Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
Mine
4608751

Narrative

THE EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON ENTRY THAT WAS CUT HIGH FOR A BOLT HEAD. THE EE WAS ERILLING A HOLE TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT AND THE CONNECTOR THAT HOLDS THE DRILL STEELS TOGETHER BROKE. THE TOP SECI TON OF THE DRILL STEELS FELL AND STRUCK THE EE ON HIS RIGHT ARM. SIX STITCHES NEEDED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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