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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220042260024 · 08/12/2004 · Freedom 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
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE #2 ENTRY WAITING TO DUST THE PLACE. A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL OUT, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDER AREA. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. AT WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FOR TREATMENT. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE AND STITCHES WERE USED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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