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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042330038 · 08/13/2004 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4603755

Narrative

Ee was setting up a 20' extension ladder and lost control of it. The ladder hit him in the head causing him to fall and strike his right knee against steps. He received 12 sutures to the left side of his forehead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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