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MACHINERY

220031470084 · 05/16/2003 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

MEMBER WAS OPERATING MINER AND WAS CLEANING UP LAST PART OF CUTTING CYCLE. HE WAS BACKING THE CONT MINER UP AND STOPPED IT TO ATTACH ROPE TO PULL CABLE WHEN DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING RIGHT HAND CAUSING LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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