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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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