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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220030160022 · 01/09/2003 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

EE WAS RUNNING PHONE LINE UP TO THE SLOPE BELT ON THE ROCKHOUSE SLOPE, HE WAS TYING THE PHONE LINE TO THE 2"" AQUA MINE WATER-LINE. HE WAS CUTTING THE PLASTIC TIE WITH A UTILITY KNIFE WHEN THE 2"" WATER LINE BURST SPRAYING HIM IN THE EYES CAUSING HIM TO JUMP BACK. WHEN HE LANDED HE BROKE HIS RT ANKLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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