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MACHINERY

220031320026 · 05/08/2003 · Lodestar Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iracoal Incorporated
Operator
Lodestar Energy Inc
Mine
0503013

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER. AFTER HE HAD FINISHED DRILLING THE HOLE, HE BENT OVER TO PUT THE PIN IN THE HOLE AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD. THE ROCK MEASURED APPROX 1' BY 1' BY 2"".

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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