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ENTRAPMENT

220082100086 · 07/20/2008 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
ENTRAPMENT
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

On Sunday July 20, 2008 severe weather conditions caused a loss of power at the Powhaton No.6 Mine. One employee was riding the #2 portal elevator from underground to the surface when power was lost. That employee was stuck on the elevator fro approx one hour and forty minutes. As soon as power was restored, the employee exited the elevator. No injury/illness.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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