Mine accident

Name: MSHA accident at Highland Mining Company
Start: 12/12/2003

220040020044 · 12/12/2003 · Highland Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: —
Accident type: No Value Found
Occupation: Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity: —
Injury source: —
Nature of injury: —
Body part: —
Days lost: 139
Mine experience: — years

Operator

Controller (parent): Massey Energy Company
Operator: Highland Mining Company
Mine: 4608693

Narrative

EE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS IN A ""DODGE"" COUPLING ON THE MINER HEAD WITH A 1/2"" RATCHET & A 3/4"" DRIVE WRENCH. EE STATED THAT HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PULLING ON THE WRENCHES.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown