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MACHINERY
220050070033 · 12/30/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
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, Drilling
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost 1
Mine experience 27 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine 4601456
Narrative Employee was drilling a roofbolt hole on the right side of the miner when a piece of coal broke out of the top striking him on the left side of his head and face. The top hit his glasses causing a laceration to his left cheek.
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