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EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

220030660005 · 02/14/2003 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Blasting, Shoot coal
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE HAD PUT OFF A PRODUCTION SHOT WHEN A PIECE OF FLY ROCK CAME TOWARDS THE BLASTER TRUCK. EE POSITIONED HIMSELF UNDER THE TRUCK. THE ROCK HIT THE TRUCK AND FELL DOWN AND STRUCK EE ON THE SHOUL DER. EE'S FIRST DAY OFF WAS 2/19/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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