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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220053410017 · 11/27/2005 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
4
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

Employee was driving a personel carrier down the MN travelway, when a small piece of rock fell from the roof and struck him in the face. This caused a laceration to the employees nose. He required 4 stitches to the bridge of the nose and 2 black eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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