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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220072110044 · 07/24/2007 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
40
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was walking back to the continuous mining machine from the loading machine when a piece of rock fell from between the straps striking him on the head and neck causing strain and contusion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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