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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220061580026 · 06/03/2006 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
39
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was talking with the continuous miner operator in the #2 entry of the 002-0 mmu when a piece of draw rock fell, striking a shuttle car then flipping off onto him, injuring his left arm, right foot and head. EE was treated and released at Pikeville Medical Center.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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