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MACHINERY

220031950123 · 06/25/2003 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS CALLED ATTSCILE DUE TO AN EMERGENCY AT HOME. AS HE WAS WALKING TO MANTRIP AND STEPPED OUT FROM #1 SHIELD A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK. THE ROCK MEASURED 28 ""X24""X4"". HE SAW A DR DUE TO BACK PAIN AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MUSCLE STRAIN AND SCHEDULED TO SEE A SPECIALIST ON 7-8-03, WHICH ADVISED TO TAKE ONE WEEK FROM WORK, EE DID NOT BECOME ON L.T.A

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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