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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220011340077 · 04/28/2001 · Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
49
Mine experience
0.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Pegs Branch Energy Mining Co.
Mine
1517541

Narrative

EE ALLEGED THAT HIS NECK WAS STRAINED WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS HARD HAT. HE WS WALKING ACROSS FEEDER ENTRY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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