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MACHINERY

220040920051 · 03/15/2004 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
64
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Ee was operating the unit 3 cont miner. as he was looking down to make sure the cable was in the clear, a piece of roof rock fell from between the roof bolts, striking him down on the back of the neck. EE will be instructed to always check the roof and rib in his work area and scale down loose material.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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