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Mine accident

220040020044 · 12/12/2003 · Highland Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
—
Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
—
Injury source
—
Nature of injury
—
Body part
—
Days lost
139
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Highland Mining Company
Mine
4608693

Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS IN A ""DODGE"" COUPLING ON THE MINER HEAD WITH A 1/2"" RATCHET & A 3/4"" DRIVE WRENCH. EE STATED THAT HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PULLING ON THE WRENCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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