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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220002200142 · 07/29/2000 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
107
Mine experience
1.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A COVER OFF THE FEEDER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIM FORCING HIM INTO THE SPROCKET ON THE FEEDER, DRAW ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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