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MACHINERY

220022030108 · 07/11/2002 · Roadfork Development Co Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
80
Mine experience
1.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Roadfork Development Co Inc
Mine
1517252

Narrative

EE WAS BOLTING ROOF TOP IN #1 HEADING & HIS PUSHER BECAME FOULED IN THE DRILL CHUCK. HE PUT THE STEEL BACK TOGETHER & SWUNG THE POT TOWARD HIMSELF TO TRY TO BREAK IT LOOSE. THE COUPLING BETWEE N THE FINISHER & PUSHER BROKE IN TWO ALLOWING THE PUSHER TO SWING OVER & HIT HIM IN THE FACE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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