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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220033250012 · 10/30/2003 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

WHILE WORKING IN AN AREA OF LOW CLEARANCE EE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A TRUSS BOLT. THE IMPACT KNOCKED THE EE DOWN AND CAUSED TINGLING IN HIS NECK AND ARMS. EE DID NOT REPORT THE ACCIDENT THEN BECAU SE HE FELT IT WASN'T SERIOUS. TINGLING CONTINUEDFOR SEVERAL DAYS AND DIDNT GET BETTER. EE WENT TO SEEK TREATMENT AND UNDERWENT MUSCLE THERAPY 11-6-03 AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILED AN ACCIDENT REPORT

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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