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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220001390031 · 05/08/2000 · Solid Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Solid Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507475

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHENA PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE BOLTSSTRIKING HIM ON THE BACK AND RIGHT ARM. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOS ED WITH SEVERE MUSCLE STRAIN TO THE BACK AND WASADVISED TO REMAIN OFF WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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