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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220002560069 · 09/03/2000 · Independence 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
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608603

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A TIRE INTO PLACE WITH THE CHAIN HOIST HOOKED TO A ROOF BOLT PLATE. A ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE BOLT PATTERN STRIKING HIS LEFT LEG 4"" ABOVE THE ANKLE REQUIRING 4 STICHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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