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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220030090027 · 01/06/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company, 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
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE #1-2 CROSSCUT NEAR SPAD #744 LAYING ON THE MINE FLOOR CHECKING ELECTRICAL READINGS IN A CONT MINER PANEL WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 6"" BY 1"" BY 10"" FELL STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS RIGHTEYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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