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Mine accident

220033070023 · 10/14/2003 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
179
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

EE WAS ROOF BOLTING ON UNIT 2. AS HE WAS SETTING UP TO BOLT A NOTCH, HE SET THE ATRS AND A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT LOWER LEG. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A FRACTURE TO THE LEFT LOWER LEG. THIS INCIDENT HAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION WAITING FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION FROM THE DR'S OFFICE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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