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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220061420024 · 05/19/2006 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
Mine
1516036

Narrative

EE was operating a shuttle car in the #3 entry of the 002-0 mmu. He was hauling a load of coal to the feeder when a piece of draw rock, approx. 24"" wide, 41"" long & 3"" thick fell from between the bolts and struck him on the head, shoulder and chest. He was transported to the medical center and admitted for observation. Accident occurred in the first crosscut outby the face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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