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MACHINERY

220081090043 · 02/17/2008 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
40
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EE stated that he was trying to replace a dogbone in the face conveyor while laying on his side. While trying to adjust the panline to allow the dogbone to line up a shield that was not pressurized against the top was pulled in and pinned the injured employees left leg between the pontoon of the shield and the panline. He did not being missing work until 4/9/08. require knee su

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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