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MACHINERY

220032970021 · 10/15/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
1.61 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EE STATED THAT HE WAS STANDING BEHIND THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR HOLDING A BOLT TO INSTALL FOR THE OPERATOR. A PIECE OF COAL/ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING EE ON TOP OF THE HARD HAT FALLING AC ROSS THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NOSE AND RIGHT SIDE OF HIS ARM. THE PIECE OF COAL AND ROCK WAS 3"" THICK X 8"" WIDE X 12"" LONG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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