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MACHINERY

220042600021 · 09/08/2004 · Bledsoe Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bledsoe Coal Corp
Mine
1511065

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT ARM BY A PIECE OF BELT RAIL WHILE PILLARING OPERATIONS WERE BEING CONDUCTED. THE CONTINUOUS MINER DRUMS THREW A PIECE OF BELT RAIL THAT WAS COVERED WITH MUCK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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