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MACHINERY

220033350022 · 11/21/2003 · 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
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
50
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING THE BOLT WRENCH INTO THE CHUCK TO INSTALL A ROOF BOLT. WHEN HE PLACED THE STEEL IN THE CHUCK A ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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