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MACHINERY

220032830048 · 10/06/2003 · Kingwood Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Kingwood Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608751

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO INSTALL THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS IN THE CUT. THE ATR JACKS WERE SET AND THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT THE TOP WAS CHECKED (VISUAL & SOUND). WHEN HE TURNED AWAY FROM THE F ACE, A ROCK (1 FT X 3 FT X 2 INCHES THICK) FELL WITHOUT WARNING, STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS HARD HAT & RIGHT SHOULDER. EX-RAY NEGATIVE, BRUISE TO SHOULDER & LEG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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