Mine accident

Name: MSHA accident at Progress Coal
Start: 01/16/2003

220030220004 · 01/16/2003 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: —
Accident type: No Value Found
Occupation: Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity: —
Injury source: —
Nature of injury: —
Body part: —
Days lost: 366
Mine experience: — years

Operator

Controller (parent): Massey Energy Company
Operator: Progress Coal
Mine: 4608645

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING PLASTIC PLUGS FROM DRILL HOLE. PLUGS HAD FILLED WITH DRILL CUTTINGS. EE WAS LYING ON STOMACH AND LIFTED PLUG. HE FELT PAIN IN BACK & LEFT SHOULDER. VISITED E.R. ON 1/17/03. HE WAS PRESCRIBED MEDICATION AND TIME OFF WORK.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown