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Mine accident

220032670038 · 09/16/2003 · Lone Mountain Processing LLC

Details

Degree of injury
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Classification
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Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
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Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Lone Mountain Processing LLC
Mine
1502263

Narrative

WHILE DRILLING A HOLE FOR A ROOF BOLT, A SHARP EDGED PIECE OF ROCK (APPROX. 6""DIAMETER BY ZERO TO 1/2""THICK) FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK THE ROTATING DRILL HEAD THROWING THE PIECE OF ROCK INTO HIS CHEST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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