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MACHINERY

220041420028 · 05/15/2004 · Independence Coal Company Inc

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
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608492

Narrative

EE had just finished installing the last bolt in #6 right face. As he disengaged the t-bar a pice of flat rock fell measuring 12""-14"" in diameter, striking him on the right middle finger. He received 2 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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