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MACHINERY

220030340076 · 01/28/2003 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
82
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

WHILE CLEANING A ROOF FALL ON A MAINLINE BELT, A CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR WAS HIT BY SLIDING MATERIAL FROM THE FALL AREA. TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL FOR INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS AND BOTH ARMS. RECE IVED STITCHES IN LEFT HAND AND WAS ADMITTED FOR OBSERVATION, POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO SOFT TISSUE IN RIGHT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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