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MACHINERY

220071300036 · 05/03/2007 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
113
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

EE was operating the offside of the RRII bolter when the bolts broke that holds the valve mount assembly. When this fell, it struck EE knocking him into the rib. He injured his left knee when this occurred.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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