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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220001600029 · 05/26/2000 · Marfork Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608297

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BENT DOWN PUTTING BREAKER ON A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN FOREMAN CAME OVER TO HELP. A PIECE OF ROCK 3' LONG 20"" WIDE & 3"" THICK FELL OUT STRIKING FOREMAN ON BACK, THEN ROLLING OFF HITTING EMPLOYEE ON HIS LOWER BACK AND LEFT HIP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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