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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220011930033 · 06/27/2001 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING DOWN RETURN WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL ON HIS RIGHT LEG AND KNEE. HE TWISTED HIS KNEE. X-RAY WAS NEGATIVE FOR FRACTURE. HE WAS SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIALIST ON FRIDAY 29TH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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