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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220081410034 · 05/07/2008 · Alex Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

On May 7, 2008 employee was walking from section tail to head along #5 belt to shut main water coming to section off so his co-worker could install a fire valve at belt # 7. A piece of rock fell out of top hitting the belt line bouncing off striking employee in right rib cage.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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