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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220013020104 · 10/08/2001 · Marfork Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
181
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608297

Narrative

WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A CONTINUOUS MINER EMPLOYEE WAS INJURED WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 18"" BY 18"" BY 1.25"" FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF AT A HEIGHT OF 60"" STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD. THE ACCIDENT OCCURED AT SPAD #3826 IN THE INTERSECTION. EE DID NOT LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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