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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220043200077 · 11/04/2004 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc

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
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Locomotive
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anker Group Inc
Operator
Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
Mine
4608622

Narrative

WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR, THE INJURED PLACED HIS HAND ON THE TOP EDGE OF THE MOTOR. A ROCK FELL OUT OF THE TOP STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND NEAR HIS RING FINGER KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN A LACERATION. THIS LACERATION REQUIRED TWO STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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