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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220090650006 · 03/04/2009 · Black Dog Coal Corporation

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, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Black Dog Coal Corporation
Mine
4404946

Narrative

While unloading empty glue boxes off drill, a piece of rock fell and struck him causing a laceration to his ear, requiring stitches. Rock measured 24"" x 40"" x 3"".

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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