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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220060250016 · 01/17/2006 · Marfork Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Apprentice, Trainee
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
354
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608551

Narrative

EE was attempting to pull slack on the feeder cable to allow the section electrician to connect it to the breaker. A rock Measuring 52"" long X 16"" wide X 7"" thick fell striking him on right ankle. He was then transported to CMAC General where x-rays showed a fractured ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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