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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220062300037 · 08/04/2006 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

Employee was cutting the 1st cut out of 2nd left break when a rock approximately 15 inches in length x 6 inches wide x 2 inches thick fell out hitting the left hand. Rock fell out between bolts causing laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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