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MACHINERY

220022880140 · 10/08/2002 · Turris Coal Company

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, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
26
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

EE WAS MAKING UP PINS IN RIGHT TURN OF #5 ENTRY OF 51MS WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF LEFT SHOULDER. IMPACT CAUSED CONTUSIONS AND STIFFNESS. DOCTOR HAS ADVISED NO W ORK UNTIL 10-11-02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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