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MACHINERY

220230720017 · 03/01/2023 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
255
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

The Employee was mining in the #4 face on the # 2 section when a rock measuring 33'x22''x2.5'' fell approximately 4 feet between permanent support striking the employee on the left leg. Causing a hematoma. The employee had surgery to remove dead tissue and repair veins. The entry was approximately 6' high and damp.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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