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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220251540011 · 05/29/2025 · CW Coal Sales, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Shannon Wells
Operator
CW Coal Sales, Inc
Mine
1516749

Narrative

Employee was looking at 988 wheel loader for customer. Machine had electrical problems, Hood on machine was raised, employee was looking at wiring under the hood when hood fell, striking employee on the head, knocking their hard hat off, and striking their ear causing laceration on the ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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