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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220012610015 · 09/11/2001 · Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
140
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
David A Duff
Operator
Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
Mine
1503627

Narrative

MECHANIC WAS STANDING BY THE DRIVERS DOOR OF SERVICE TRUCK WHEN A SINGLE ROCK FELL OFF THE HIGHWALL STRIKING THE DOOR OF SERVICE TRUCK CAUSING INJURY TO BOTH LEGS BELOW THE KNEES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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