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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042090028 · 07/12/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
10
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal Corp
Mine
4604955

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PULLING LOOSE ROOF AND A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE SIDE OR EDGE & STRUCK HIM ON THE TOP OF THE RT.FOOT. HE CONTINUED TO WORK AFTER AN EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT SHOWING ONLY A BRUISE. HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 7/19/04 WHEN A MRI SHOWED A FRACTURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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