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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220013110034 · 10/29/2001 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD WALKED UP TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER TO DISCUSS A PROBLEM WITHT HE OPERATOR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAWROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT WRIST. HE SUSTAINED A LACERAT ION REQUIRING STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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