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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220002980032 · 09/21/2000 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
185
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608055

Narrative

OPERATOR WAS TURNING 3-4 CROSSCUT WITH JOY MINERWHEN ROCK ABOUT 7 X 7' FELL FROM UNSUPPORTED TOPSTRIKING SHUTTLE CAR & SLIDING INTO OPERATOR PINNING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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