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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220071620023 · 05/29/2007 · Wolf Run Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
Wolf Run Mining LLC
Mine
4604168

Narrative

Miner operator was in #7 entry, LOB. He walked up to the left ouby corner about 2 feet away and was pulling a spad from his pocket to drive in the rib when the block corner fell outward striking him in the chest, abdoman, legs. The coal measured 38"" long x 21.75"" wide x 12 "" thick.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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