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MACHINERY

220060730050 · 03/03/2006 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4606188

Narrative

EE was in the process of cuting 155 ft piece of 10' schedule 80 pipe. The pipe was being held up off ground with a 980 loader while cutting the pipe in two the pipe flexed and pinned him between the pipe and the frame. EE received fractured ribs due to this accident. *Amended - ee did not fracture ribs - contusion only.*

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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