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MACHINERY

220073060041 · 10/22/2007 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Employee stated that while lowering the canopy on the roof bolter he was not paying attention until the canopy struck him in the head. He was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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