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MACHINERY

220061220035 · 04/22/2006 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

Member was backing roof bolter out of 7-8 entry when a bolt in top on left rib caught the canopy and broke, striking member above right eye and on his neck, causing laceration to area above eye. Needed 3 stitchs to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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