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MACHINERY

220040440023 · 02/06/2004 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

WHILE PUTTING UP AN INSIDE BOLT A PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING THE CANOPY THEN STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE. THE ROCK FELL APPROX 12"" HITTING THE CANOPY THEN CAUSED A CUT ON EMPLOYEE'S NOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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