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MACHINERY

220022960037 · 10/15/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE FACE OF THE #3 ENTRY OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A ROCK MEASURING 6' LONG X 3' WIDE X 0-8"" THICK FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF, STRIKING HIS RIGHT KNEE RESULTING IN A CONTUSION AND SWELLING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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