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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042570036 · 09/01/2004 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
195
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
Mine
4406853

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ON TOP OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE CAR ROLLING UP CABLE AS THE CAR WAS BEING PULLED BACK FROM THE PILLAR LINE USING A SCOOP & CHAIN. THE CHAIN BROKE, STRIKING HIS RT. ARM CAUSING A FRACTURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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