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MACHINERY

220041590067 · 06/02/2004 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Mine
1518088

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER ON THE 001-0 SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS WHERE HE WAS STANDING AND STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF HIS RIGHT FOOT. EE WAS CUTTING COAL IN THE #3 HEADING. DRAW ROCK THAT FELL WAS APPROX. 2' X 3' X 4"".

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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