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MACHINERY

220020460042 · 01/21/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608735

Narrative

INJURED WAS OPERATING MINER ON SECTION IN #2 LEFT BREAK. A ROCK MEASURING 0-3"" THICK X 18"" LONG X 14"" WIDE FELL FROM TOP STRIKING HIM ON HEAD & NECK. HE WAS TREATED BY CREW & TAKEN TO CAMC-GEN ERAL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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