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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220051220070 · 04/13/2005 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
32
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp.
Mine
1518616

Narrative

Employee was operating a continuous miner in the #1 entry of the 002-0 mmu. He was sitting on his knees when a piece of draw rock approx. 3' long, 1' wide and 1"" thick fell and struck him on the left knee. He continued to work at his regular duties and did not seek medical attention until 4/19/05, at which time he was recommended for restricted duty until next dr's office visit.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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