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220101750041 · 06/16/2010 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity Rerail equipment, Sprag
Injury source WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part FACE,NEC
Days lost 42
Mine experience 10 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine 4601456
Narrative Employee was attempting to re-rail the pump car at the ""Hole"" switch using air bags & a 3"" x 5"" block of wood. As he inflated the air bags the block of wood dislodged and struck him in the face.
Source
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