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MACHINERY

220060970078 · 02/07/2006 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy, LLC
Mine
4606870

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING CUTTING EDGES, WHILE CUTTING SPACER PLATE OUT OF MOLD BOARD TO CLEAN DIRT OUT FROM BEHIND IT. THE SPACER PLATE HAD PRESSURE ON IT WHEN HE CUT IT LOOSE IT SPRUNG OUT & HIT HIM ON HIS FOREHEAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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