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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220031480010 · 05/23/2003 · Highland Mining 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EE REPORTED: STANDING IN AN AREA WHERE THE ROOF HAD BEEN CUT OUT FOR AN OVERCAST, WHEN INSPECTING A DAMAGED PLACE ON A ROOF BOLTER CABLE A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL APPROX. 12'HIGH STRIKIN G HIS RT. HAND RESULTING IN A 1""LACERATION (REQUIRING 5 SUTURES TO CLOSE). NO LOST TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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