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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220120440015 · 01/28/2012 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
237
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EE was assigned to rock dust on the East Mains 31 belt. As he walked from the track to the belt he struck his head against a roof bolt. The EE fell to the mine floor and felt pain in his neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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