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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220012040058 · 06/27/2001 · Alex Energy Inc

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
Set or remove brattice
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
213
Mine experience
0.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

EE WAS FINISHING THE REMOVAL OF A STOPPING AFTER A SCOOP HAD KNOCKED THE CENTER DOWN. HE WAS TAKING DOWN THE ENDS WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP HITTING HIM ON THE NECK AND BACK CAUSING THE INJ URY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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