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MACHINERY

220090050032 · 12/26/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
21
Mine experience
7.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Employee was operating the longwall sheraer when he placed his right hand on the hand rail a piece of rock flew from the drum and struck his right ring finger causing a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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