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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220021270006 · 05/01/2002 · Martin Co. Coal Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
290
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Martin Co. Coal Corp.
Mine
1518485

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING BACK TO ROOF BOLTER AFTER EXITING WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 27"" X 24"" X 3"" FELL STRIKING HIS HARD HAT KNOCKING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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