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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022520137 · 08/30/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
7.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608055

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE #9 ENTRY ON THE #2 SECTION, CLEANING PIECES OF ROCK OFF OF A JOY CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 30"" LONG, 18"" WIDE & 6"" THICK SLID DOWN ONTO THE RIPPER HEAD MASHING HIS LEFT RING FINGER AGAINST A BIT ON THE CUTTER DRUM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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