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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220010080060 · 12/27/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

INJURED WAS KNOCKING BLOCKS FROM SUPPLY DOOR AREA WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING THE BACK OF HIS RIGHT FOOT. THIS CAUSED HIS TOES TO BE FORECED INTO THE METATARSAL OF THE BOOT. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO THE BIG TOE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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