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MACHINERY

220021230040 · 04/20/2002 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anker Group Inc
Operator
Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
Mine
4608622

Narrative

THE INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS IN THE MINE ROOF WHEN SOME ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE NECK CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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