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MACHINERY

220022030067 · 07/09/2002 · Spartan Mining Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
16
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Spartan Mining Company Inc
Mine
4608738

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING THE OUTSIDE BOLT IN THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS. AT THIS TIME A PIECE OF ROCK FELL, HITTING THE CANOPY, SLIDING FROM OFF THE CANOPY.HITTING EE IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK. THE ROOF BOLTER WAS EQUIPPED WITH MASSEY ENERGY ""IRONING BOARD"" FLAPS. THE ROCK MEASURED 2' BY 2' BY 3"".

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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