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MACHINERY

220021820061 · 06/20/2002 · Performance Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Performance Coal Company
Mine
4608436

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STIKING HIS HAND AGINST THE CONTROL BOX. THE ROCK WAS 24'X30"" AND 1"" THICK. HIS FINGER WAS LACERATED AND REQUIRED 5 STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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