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Mine accident

220032030015 · 07/11/2003 · Copperas Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
14
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS HAULING COAL FROM THE MINER TO THE FEEDERWITH A SHUTTLE CAR. WHEN HE GOT CLOSE TO THE CA BLE ANCHOR, THE SLACK ON THE CABLE CAME UP SUDDENLY AND A LOOP OF CABLE CAME IN THE DECK STRIKIN G HIM CAUSING THE INJURY. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT AND WENT TO THE DR. THE NEXT DAY AND HAS BEEN OFF WORK SINCE THEN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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