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MACHINERY

220131960034 · 07/05/2013 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
47
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Injured employee was using an air powered hand drill to install 12' cable bolts in the crosscut #1-2 at 11 block of the 7 Right section. While drilling the roof bolt hole a jack being used to support the roof strap kicked out and struck the employee on the left side of his head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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