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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220071550006 · 05/23/2007 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4609115

Narrative

Employee was in an upright position operating a radio remote controlled continuous miner, when a rock fell from between two roof bolts and the right rib, striking him on the left thigh causing a contusion. Employee had previously visually inspected the roof. A ventilation line curtain blocked his view of the rock dislodging and falling.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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