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Mine accident

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

Details

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