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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220013200039 · 11/05/2001 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

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
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF HITTING EMPLOYEE ON THE LEFT HAND. HE RECEIVED 5 SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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