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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023570064 · 12/19/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING A 60"" BOTTOM BELT ROLLER IN THE TRACK ENTRY ON THE #5 BELT AT THE #5 TAILPIECE WHEN HE DROPPED THE ROLLER ON HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER RESULTING IN A FRACTURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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