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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220051360049 · 05/03/2005 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A CONTINUOUS MINER. DURING CLEANUP OF CUT, A PIECE OF ROCK (MEASURING 4' LONG X 21"" WIDE X 3"" DEEP) FELL OUT BETWEEN THE RIB BOLTS AND THE RIGHT RIB, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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