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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220032480022 · 08/29/2003 · Warrior Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
Move power cable
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
2
Mine experience
6.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Warrior Coal LLC
Mine
1517216

Narrative

WHILE ROLLING UP THE CABLE ON A DOUBLE BOOM BOLTER IN ORDER TO MOVE IT TO A NEW LOCATION, A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF AND STRUCK THE VICTIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER, ARM AND BACK. HIS ARM WAS CUT R EQUIRING STITCHES. THE ROCK MEASURED APPROXIMATELY 31"" LONG, 7 TO 12"" WIDE AND 7"" THICK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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