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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220042740061 · 09/23/2004 · Lone Mountain Processing LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
47
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Lone Mountain Processing LLC
Mine
1517234

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT AS HE WAS WALKING IN #3 ENTRY OF THE 002-0 SECTION, A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS IN THE MINE ROOF AND STRUCK HIM ON HIS RIGHT FOREARM. IT CAUSED A LACERATION AND REQUIRED SURGERY TO REPAIR SOME MUSCLE AND TENDON DAMAGE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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