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MACHINERY

220041180014 · 04/24/2004 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

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, NEC
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

EE had spot bolted a corner at cross cut of break #18. as he was swinging the boom in, a bolt which had been stuck in the tray popped out and struck him on the lower lip. He had to be taken to hospital to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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