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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220032160018 · 06/07/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
97
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING ACROSS THE SECTION TO CHECK ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN HE BUMPED HIS HEAD ON AN UNEVEN SPOT IN THE MINE ROOF. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL JULY 31, 2003 WHICH WAS HIS FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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