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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220033040037 · 10/23/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A JOY 14-15 CM IN THE #1 LEFT ROOM WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING 38""L X 28""W X 10"" THICK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS STRIKING EE ONT HE HEAD AND RIGHT SHOULDER, KNOCKING HIM TO THE MINE FLOOR. DEGREE 3 CLASS 7.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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