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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220032650105 · 09/16/2003 · Black Wolf 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
Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Severstal Resources
Operator
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc
Mine
3608746

Narrative

WHILE EE WAS GETTING INTO THE SCOOP A PIECE OF TOP ROCK & RIB COAL (2'X 10""X 6"") FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK AND SNAPPING HIS HEAD FORWARD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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