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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220050610039 · 02/24/2005 · Elk Run Coal 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
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
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)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608923

Narrative

EE WAS CLEANING UP A PIECE OF ROCK BESIDE BELT LINE WHEN A ROCK FELL (MEASURING 2' LONG X 3"" WIDE X 0-0.5"" THICK) LANDING ON EE'S LEFT HAND, RESULTING IN A LACERATION. 3 SUTURES REQUIRED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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