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MACHINERY

220042570064 · 09/07/2004 · Turris Coal Company

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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
66
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

EE was operating Fletcher roof bolter when a rock fell from the roof approx 3' by 4' by 1.5' striking him in the upper leg causing his knee to hyperextend.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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