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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220062430026 · 08/14/2006 · KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC

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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
135
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
Mine
1517110

Narrative

Employee was operating one side of a dual boom bolter when a piece of draw slate measuring 2 inches by 2 feet by 3 feet fell striking him on the left arm and back. He continued to work until 08/21/06 at which time he was taken off work due to the ongoing pain in his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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