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MACHINERY

220042360110 · 08/14/2004 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER & WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING UP THE #8 HEADING. HE WAS STANDING BETWEEN THE 3RD & 4TH ROW OF BOLTS FROM THE FACE WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD & COMING TO REST ON HIS RT. FOOT. THIS ACTION CAUSED A FRACTURE OF 2 OF HIS TOES ON HIS RT. FOOT. THE ROCK MEASURED 52""LONG X 23""WIDE X 2""THICK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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