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POWERED HAULAGE

220020880008 · 03/11/2002 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Conveyor belt
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
55
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING REMOTE BOX ON OFFSIDE OF PAN OFTHE HIGHWALL MINER. THE CONVEYOR CHAIN STARTED, THREW A ROCK OUT AND STRUCK HIM IN THE CHEST. HEALLEGED IT CAUSED PAIN IN HIS CHEST AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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