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Mine accident

220031040102 · 04/04/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
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Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Discontinued 1/31/2014. Several other codes cover Scoop Car Operator
Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
313
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

EMPLOYEE AND A CO-WORKER WERE SETTING TIMBERS IN THE #5 ENTRY. WHEN HE WALKED BACK TO THE SCOOP TO DISENGAGE THE PTA AND MOVE THE SCOOP OVER, A RIB ROLL 81""L X 16""W & UP TO 6"" THICK FELL STRIK ING HIS LOWER LEFT LEG AS HE WAS GETTING INTO THE OPERATOR'S DECK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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