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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050130029 · 01/06/2005 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

ROOF BOLTING IN 5 NORTH. THE MAN'S BOLT WRENCH BROKE. BOLTER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF MINER FINISHED INSTALLING HIS BOLT AND THREW THE WRENCH ACROSS THE MINER FOR HIM TO USE. THE WRENCH BOUNCED OFF OF ROOF STRAPS ON THE MINER AND HIT MAN OVER LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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