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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110460037 · 02/10/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
26
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

Two workers were cleaning gob. Co-worker picked up a rock about 12""x12"" to throw into scoop bucket when a larger rock (3'x2'x5"") slid from top of the 4' pile onto injured's right hand. He received lacerations to the middle and ring finger. He refused medical treatment & finished his shift. He would not fill out a report and didn't report to work the next day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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