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POWERED HAULAGE

220030900039 · 03/25/2003 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anker Group Inc
Operator
Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
Mine
4608622

Narrative

THE INJURED WAS HAULING ROOF BOLTING SUPPLIES IN THE BUCKET OF THE SCOOP TO THE BOLT MACHINE WHEN ONE OF THE FOUR FLY CHECK BOARDS 1"" THICK X 6"" WIDE X 16' LONG BECAME PINNED BETWEEN THE COAL RIB AND THE POST OF THE OPERATORS CANOPY, THE BOARD SLID OFF THE CANOPY POST AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT EAR CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 9 SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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