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MACHINERY

220042080135 · 01/15/2004 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
NECK
Days lost
120
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER IN THE LEFT BREAK OF THE #2 ENTRY ON THE 001-0 MMU WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STUCK HIM ON THE HEAD, CAUSING NECK PAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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