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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021360023 · 05/03/2002 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
35
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102546

Narrative

EE WAS MOVING A CLEAN COAL SCREEN, THE SCREEN SLIPPED AND AS IT FELL, THE CORNER STRUCK THE EE IN THE CHEST AND RIB AREA. HE STATED THAT HE THOUGH HE WAS ALRIGHT AND WORKED UNTIL 5-6-02 AND FE LT HE NEEDED TO BE CHECKED OUT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURE RIB. HE IS UNDER THE DOCTOR'S CAR AT THIS TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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