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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220033070106 · 10/21/2003 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
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
3.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
Mine
4406990

Narrative

EE WAS MEASURING BEFORE HE BEGAN TO INSTALL ROOF BOLTS WHEN A PIECE OF CAP COAL MEASURING 2"" THICK BY 3' LONG BY 1' WIDE FELL FROM THE TOP STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND, CAUSING A LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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