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MACHINERY

220040200091 · 01/08/2004 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

EE WAS PUSHING THE HEADGATE OVER DUE TO THE ENTRY BEING OFF SIGHTS AND HE LOOKED AROUND THE SHIELD TO SEE IF EVERYTHING WAS O.K. WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM. CAUSE OF THE INJUR Y WAS SAFETY AWARENESS, COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGS WAS NOT A FACTOR, MINER PROFIENCY A FACTOR, MINING EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS A FACTOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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