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MACHINERY

220042100049 · 07/19/2004 · Bledsoe Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bledsoe Coal Corp
Mine
1511065

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A PIECE OF DRAWROCK WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLTS. (THE ROCK FELL AS THE DRILL STEEL WAS PLACED AGAINST THE ROOF TO DRILL THE HOLE).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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