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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052570028 · 09/12/2005 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

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
Continuous miner
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
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

MEMBER WAS LOADING ROCK OUT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL 12 FT HITTING HIM ON RIGHT HAND CAUSING LACERATION TO HIS SMALL FINGER THAT TOOK 9 STITCHES TO CLOSE

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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