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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220040640011 · 02/23/2004 · 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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.32 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A ROOF BOLT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK WEIGHING APPROX. 3 TO 4 LBS. FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF STRIKING HIM ON THE NOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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