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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
220021070021 · 04/15/2002 · Leeco Incorporated
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 Electrical maintenance
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 19 years
Operator
Controller (parent) James River Coal Company
Operator Leeco Incorporated
Mine 1517497
Narrative A PIECE OF LOOSE DRAW ROCK FELL WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A PANIC SWITCH ON ROOF BOLTER. THE ROCK HIT HIS RIGHT HAND. HE RECEIVED FIVE SUTURES ON BACK OF HAND.
Source
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