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MACHINERY

220020520007 · 02/15/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
29
Mine experience
24.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING AS A CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR HELPER DURING THE LUNCH PERIOD. WHILE STANDING BY THE CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR, A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HI M ON THE HEAD, FACE AND BOTH ARMS. THE INCIDENT CAUSED LACERATIONS REQUIRING SUTURES AND THE ATTENDING DOCTOR REQUIRED HIM TO BE OFF WORK TO HELP PREVENT ANY CHANCE OF INFECTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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