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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220040330028 · 01/21/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
18
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON SURFACE REPAIRING REFUSE BELT. HAD LOWERED TOOLS TO GROUND LEVELS AFTER REPAIRS COMPLETED. WAS IN PROCESS OF PICKING UP TOOLS, A PIECE OF SLATE APPROX 6 INCHES IN DIAME TER AND 2 INCHES THICK FELL FROM REFUSE BELT - APPROX 20 FEET - STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON CENTER OF HARD HAT - COMPLAINED PAIN TO NECK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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