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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220041950027 · 07/08/2004 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

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
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN SHIELD # 95 & 96 STRIKING HIM ON LT. HAND CAUSING A FRACTURE TO CARPAL BONE. MEMBER FINISHED HIS SHIFT. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES AT TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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