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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220062410044 · 08/23/2006 · Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc

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
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
NECK
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Henry Chaney Jr
Operator
Cheyenne Elkhorn Coal Co Inc
Mine
1517993

Narrative

A piece of rock fell striking victim on head. Victim went to hospital received x-rays. Doctors stated victim had bruised muscles in neck. Victim returned to work on regular duty on 8/25/06.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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