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MACHINERY

220042540021 · 08/26/2004 · Independence Coal Company 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, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
200
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608492

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 60"" X 1'8"" X 1"" - 6"" FELL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD AND FACE WHICH RESULTED IN A CONTUSION AND LACERATION. HE IS GOING THROUGH PHYSICAL THERAPY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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