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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220052930041 · 10/13/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
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
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was in the process of moving the canvas back against the rib to clean up #3 entry. A piece of coal from the rib fell out on the back side of the canvas and struck him on the lower back causing a contusion to the lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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