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MACHINERY

220072600061 · 09/09/2007 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

Walking longwall face from the tail toward the head & was struck on the chin by a piece of coal that flew out from the shearer drum. The resulting laceration required two sutures to close. Injured did not miss any scheduled shifts due to the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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