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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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