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MACHINERY

220103060041 · 10/26/2010 · Mill Branch Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Mill Branch Coal Corporation
Mine
4407186

Narrative

While operating the continuous miner, a rock was thrown by the cutter striking the individual in the head above the right eye causing a contusion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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