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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041260031 · 04/30/2004 · Clean Energy Mining Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Clean Energy Mining Co.
Mine
1510753

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE THE SECTION AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT. AS HE REMOVED OLD BITS FROM THE BOLTER, A 12""X 8""X 1""ROCK FELL ONTO HIS RIGHT HAND JUST BEHIND THE THUMB CUTTING HIM. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. FOR TREATMENT, WHERE THE WOUND WAS CLOSED WITH STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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