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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220002970032 · 10/10/2000 · Mingo Logan Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
43
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Mingo Logan Coal Company
Mine
4606958

Narrative

THE INJURED EE WAS DIRECTING A MOLE INTO THE SHIELD RECOVERY AREA. HIS LEFT HAND WAS RESTING ON TOP OF A PILE OF CRIB BLOCKS. A ROCK ~1"" X 7"" X 6"" FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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