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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220070030040 · 12/26/2006 · Andalex Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Set, Remove, Relocate props
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Andalex Resources Inc
Mine
4202028

Narrative

While helping set supplemental supports (cans) outby the longwall face in the tailgate entry, the rib of the yield pillar bounced and some coal blew out, a chunk of coal struck individual in the chin causing a laceration to lower lip and chin, requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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