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MACHINERY

220042580008 · 08/27/2004 · Kingston Mining, 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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Kingston Mining, Inc.
Mine
4608932

Narrative

While roof bolting, canopy dropped striking hard hat. Claim is being filed under protest. Employee missing work prior to injury and given 2nd. chance. After continuing to miss work with no communication as to why, he was sent letter of termination. When he received letter of termination he called and said that he had been injured.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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