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MACHINERY

220112410028 · 08/23/2011 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

While backing up the continuous miner, the right side of a strap resting on the strap jacks, struck the rib, causing the left side of the strap to fly and hit him on top of the left hand causing a laceration requiring 3 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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