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MACHINERY
220031640013
· 06/02/2003 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
Details
Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.76 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608801
Narrative
EE WAS OPERATING THE LW SHEARER FROM THE TAIL TO HEAD WHEN THE DRUM THREW OUT A SMALL PIECE OF SANDSTONE ROCK STRIKING HIM ON THE UPPER LIP. EE FINISHED THE SHIFT & THEN WENT TO LOGAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WHERE 3 SUTURES WERE APPLIED TO THE LACERATION.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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