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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220023010029 · 10/18/2002 · Excel Mining LLC

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
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

EE WAS GETTING A HYDRAULIC HOSE OFF HIS 4-WHEELER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD. THIS RESULTED IN A CUT THAT REQUIRED SEVERAL STITCHES TO CLOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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