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MACHINERY

220022700035 · 09/19/2002 · Performance Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE HAD STARTED THE SHEAR AND A DRUM SHEAR BIT BROKE OFF AT THE TIP. IT FLEW BACK, STRIKING EE'S RIGHT ELBOW. HE SUSTAINED A LACERATION REQUIRING SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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