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MACHINERY

220222130001 · 07/25/2022 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

Head side shearer operator was cutting sandstone top traveling to the head gate. Injured was standing approximately 1-2 shields ahead of the head drum, leaning over the pan line monitoring the cut that was in progress. During this process, EE was struck in the neck (right side) by a piece of the metal from the drum.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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