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MACHINERY

220023360089 · 11/13/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER ON THE LOGAN'S FORK MMU 002-0 SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS. THE ROCK MEASURED 9"" X 12"" X 4"" THICK. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE RIGHT WRIST RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING 8 SUTURES. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT AWARE UNTIL 11/19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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