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MACHINERY

220141900038 · 06/17/2014 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
85
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609092

Narrative

While bolting top the drill steel broke swinging back and striking Employee in the right hand thumb area. Employee did not seek medical attention until 6-19-14 and was diagnosed with a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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