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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220040340027 · 01/29/2004 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS WALKING TOWARDS THE SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP CUTTING HIS RIGHT CHEEK. THE ROCK MEASURED 4' LONG X 7"" WIDE AND 1.5"" THICK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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