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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
220053110006 · 10/25/2005 · KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part NECK
Days lost 9
Mine experience 3 years
Operator
Controller (parent) International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
Mine 1518522
Narrative Employee was struck on the top of his head with a piece of draw slate that fell from between the roof bolts. The piece of rock measured 2 feet by 3 feet by 2 inches. This resulted in a strain to his neck.
Source
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