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MACHINERY

220023160145 · 11/06/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

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
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE AND A CO-WORKER WERE OPERATING A FLETCHER RRII ROOF BOLTER IN THE #5 ENTRY, NEAR SPAD #12971.EE WAS OPERATING THE HELPER SIDE WITH THE DRILL BOOM POSITIONED NEAR THE RIB. A COAL RIB LOFT 4' L AND HIGH X 0-8""THICK FELL, STRIKING EE ON THE BACK AND LEG, PUSHING HIM INTO THE ROOF BOLTER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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