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220021300006 · 04/30/2002 · Omar Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Omar Mining Company
Mine
4603141

Narrative

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL FILTER CLOTH AROUND THE IMPOUNDMENT. HE PUT HIS HANDS UNDER A ROLL OF FILTER CLOTH TO LIFT IT UP. A COPPERHEAD SNAKE BIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND THROUGH HIS LEATHER GLOVE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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