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POWERED HAULAGE

220053270035 · 11/07/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

HE WAS OBSERVING THE CLEAN UP PROCESS AND STANDING APPROX. 20'AWAY FROM THE LOADING MACHINE. THE LOADING MACHINE PROPELLED A ROCK, WHICH IN TURN STRUCK HIM IN THE LOWER PART OF BOTH LEGS CAUSING CONTUSIONS TO BOTH SHINS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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