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MACHINERY

220111030037 · 04/02/2011 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
33
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Spartan Mining Company, LLC
Mine
4609269

Narrative

EE was bolting in the #3 heading. As he was putting up pressure to install a bolt, a piece of metal that was welded to the machine broke off and struck him on the right side of his head. No visible injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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