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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220022240117 · 07/29/2002 · Century Energy Corporation

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
34
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James E Trent
Operator
Century Energy Corporation
Mine
4608662

Narrative

INJURED AND ONE OTHER EE WERE WORKING ON CONTINUOUS MINER IN #4 ENTRY WHEN RIB ROLL OCCURED (ROCK AND COAL) RIB FELL FROM BEHIND STRIKING LOWER LEGS. HEIGHT OF ENTRY IS 7 1/2'.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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