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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052090050 · 07/22/2005 · Independence 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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608492

Narrative

Employee was starting to drill a hole for a bolt using his starter steel. A piece of rock fell striking him on the left forearm. It measured approximately 8"" x 1"" and round in shape.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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