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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220052940043 · 10/15/2005 · 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
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Machine maintenance
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
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

A piece of rock fell striking injured's left hand above the knuckles between the little and ring finger. The rock turned vertical as it fell bringing a sharp edge in contact with the hand. Sutures were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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