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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113420030 · 12/06/2011 · Bell County Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
1519336

Narrative

Employee stated that he had a rib channel lying against the roof bolter when it fell over and struck him in the mouth requiring 2 stitches to his lip. Employee returned to work on the next shift. A safety meeting was conducted with employees to prevent similar occurrence.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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