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MACHINERY

220172700022 · 09/25/2017 · ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source
LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
32
Mine experience
5.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund (VCLF)
Operator
ERP Federal Mining Complex, LLC.
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Employee was attempting to lower shield # 118. The shield failed to function from adjacent controls. Employee used the in-shield control to lower the shield. When EE did this, the shield unexpectedly moved forward and shoved EE to the mine pavement.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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