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Mine accident

220031880023 · 06/18/2003 · Copperas Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
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Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
29
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary D Spurlock
Operator
Copperas Coal Corp
Mine
4608048

Narrative

EE WAS CLEANING BELT WITH A SHOVEL. THE SHOVEL SNAGGED A BELT SPLICE CAUSING THE SHOVEL TO JERK HIS HAND & WRIST. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 6-23-03. HE WENT TO THE DR ON 6-23-03. THE DR TOLD HIM TO STAY HOME WITH MEDICATION AND A SOFT CAST. THIS ACCIDENT WASN'T REPORTABLE UNTIL HE BEGAN MISSING WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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