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Mine accident

220040710024 · 03/05/2004 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
6
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN OPEN TOP DIESEL POWERED PERSONNEL CARRIER. AS HE PASSED BY THE #20 CROSSCUT OF THE MAINS SOUTH TRAVEL WAY, A PIECE OF ROOF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS, STRI KING HIM JUST BELOW THE LEFT EYE. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES. EMPLOYEE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHECK CONDITIONS IN HIS WORK AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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