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MACHINERY

220031740019 · 06/03/2003 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
49
Mine experience
4.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON UNIT 1. AS HE WAS INSTALLING ROOF BOLT A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON HARD HAT, RT SHOULER, RT ARM. EE STARTED MISSING TIME JUNE 4, 03 & IS UNDER THE DR'S C ARE AT THIS TIME. THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING THE DR'S DIAGNOSIS & REPORTS. THE REPORTS WERE RECEIVED JUNE 10, 2003 CONCERNING THE EE'S CONDITION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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