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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220023500037 · 12/10/2002 · Cumberland River Coal 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
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Cumberland River Coal LLC
Mine
4406816

Narrative

EE WAS HANGING A VENTILATION CURTAIN IN AN AREA OF 8 FOOT HEIGHT. A ROCK APPROX. 18""X12""X2"" 20 LBS FELL STRIKING THE EE ON TOP OF HIS HARD HAT. HE SUFFERED A CUT ON THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD APPROX . 2"" LONG. THREE STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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