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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220031010049 · 04/01/2003 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Welder
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

HE WAS WORKING ON PUTTING WEAR STRIPS ON MINER. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP AND HIT HIM ON TOP BACK PART OF HEAD. HE HAD PAIN IN HEAD AND NECK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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