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MACHINERY

220042010114 · 07/12/2004 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Rivers Edge Mining Inc
Mine
4608890

Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS DRILLING HOLE IN MINE ROOF TO INSTALL ROOF BOLT WHEN A NON-DETECTED KETTLE BOTTOM FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND NECK AREA. THE HEIGHT OF THE AREA WAS APPROX. 7 FT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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