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MACHINERY

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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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