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MACHINERY

220051250045 · 04/29/2005 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
125
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF 3'X 8' METAL THAT WAS LODGED IN THE FEEDER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GLORY HOLE. HE REACHED THROUGH THE INSPECTION DOOR TO CUT ON THE RT. SIDE OF THE METAL; IT WAS UNDER TENSION & RELEASED STRIKING HIS ARM. HE RECEIVED A FRACTURE TO THE HUMEROUS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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