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MACHINERY

220020710003 · 02/06/2002 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

HEARING THE ROOF BUMP, THE ROOF BOLT OPERATOR BENT DOWN UNDER THE ATRS TO LOOK AT THE ROOF. A ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE EAR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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