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Mine accident

220040050044 · 12/20/2003 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
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Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
133
Mine experience
26.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING THE ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR INSTALL A CURTAIN BOARD. AS THE INJURED EE WAS HOLDING THE CURTAIN BOARD IN PLACE, A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON T HE BACK. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A CONTUSION & STRAIN TO THE EE'S BACK. HE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHECK THE ROOF & RIB CONDITIONS IN HIS WORK AREA PRIOR TO PERFORMING A TASK. THIS INCIDENT

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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