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MACHINERY

220072180087 · 08/01/2007 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
313
Mine experience
2.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He crossed in front of the #23 shield as it was activated to move. The shield moved forward and caught his right leg below the knee between the shield pontoon and the conveyor causing a crushing injury to the right leg. The lower part of his leg was eventually amputated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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