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MACHINERY

220040980041 · 03/30/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
12
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING VOEST/ALPINE MINER ON 8A SECTION #3 ENTRY 4+80 FEET. VENTILATION TUBES FELL STRIKING HIS BACK CAUSING HIM TO FALL AGAINST THE MINER. HE STRUCK HIS NOSE AGAINST THE PROTECTIVE COVER INSTALLED OVER THE TOP OF THE METHANE MONITOR. CONTUSION TO NOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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