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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220071980022 · 06/08/2007 · Mammoth Coal Co.

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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
22
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Mammoth Coal Co.
Mine
4606051

Narrative

A rock measuring 22"" X 11"" X 1.5"" fell striking member on ring finger causing a fracture. The finger became infected. Member did not start missing work until 07/10/2007

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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