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MACHINERY

220062120041 · 07/21/2006 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
3
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
Mine
4407060

Narrative

Employee was starting to drill hole to install roof bolt when stab jack pin broke, letting canopy down and hit employee in head. (top)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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