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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220051290002 · 05/02/2005 · Quest Energy Corp.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
53
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Quest Energy Corp.
Mine
1515289

Narrative

Employee was operating a continuous miner when a piece of draw rock measuring 2 feet by 3 feet by 6 inches fell from an area next to the coal rib striking him on the left shoulder and leg. He was taken to a local hospital where he was diagnosed with a small fracture in his left ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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