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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220021680058 · 06/07/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
265
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A 3 WHEELER AND WAS TRAVELING. BELT LINES BETWEEN 54-1 BELT DRIVE AND THE 48"" BELT LINE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP AT 13 BREAK ON 48"" BELT LINE STRIKING HIM ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDERS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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