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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220090210015 · 01/14/2009 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

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
Move power cable
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
45
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

Employee hanging miner cable in 3 heading out by right corner, a rock fell out between the roof bolt and rib, striking him on the left foot. X-rays were positive for fracture on left foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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