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MACHINERY

220080560013 · 02/14/2008 · Bell County Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
4003208

Narrative

Employee stated that he was roof bolting when the roof strap spun around and struck him in the nose. He was seen at the ER where he received 9 stitches to his nose. He returned to work on his next shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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