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ENTRAPMENT

220160430033 · 02/12/2016 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
ENTRAPMENT
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Miner was inspecting Miracle Run Elevator when it stopped, resulting in an entrapment from 1:25 am to 5:50 am. Investigation discovered a field connector failed in controller panel which shut down and de-energized the elevator drive motor. No problems with mining methods, PPE, training, or compliance issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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