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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220071430013 · 05/20/2007 · 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
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.98 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Tail gate shear operator was cutting into the tailgate of the longwall when the face bounced and some loose coal stuck operator knocking him down and causing a laceration to top of head requiring stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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