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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052130057 · 07/18/2005 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
Mine
4406853

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP A REMOTE CONTROL BOX FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A ROCK FELL OVERHEAD, STRIKING HIS RT. HAND CAUSING A LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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