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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111810008 · 06/29/2011 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

HWM pad man was washing the walkway off when a piece of coal became dislodged and flew from the belt, striking him above the left eye. This cut required 4 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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