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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052520050 · 08/31/2005 · Premier Elkhorn Coal Company

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
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
TECO Energy Inc
Operator
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company
Mine
1518370

Narrative

A small piece of draw rock with a sharp edge fell, striking the back of the employee's left hand. The laceration required stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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