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MACHINERY

220013480049 · 12/04/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS ON THE EAST MAINS RETURN OVERCAST. WHILE DRILLING A HOLE A SMALL ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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