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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220021540130 · 03/13/2002 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
17
Mine experience
4.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG THE INTAKE ENTRY WHEN A RIB ROLLED OUT AND HIT HIM IN THE LEGS. FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS MAY 15, 02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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