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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220090230002 · 01/10/2009 · Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
244
Mine experience
9.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Dickenson-Russell Coal Co LLC
Mine
4406864

Narrative

Employee was struck by a rock brow on his shoulder and back when it fell out, driving him to the ground. The rock measured 5' x 28"" x 16"".

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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