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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220090820033 · 03/18/2009 · Highland Mining Company LLC

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
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Reported: Operating a golf cart along the mine travelway entry when a small piece of draw measuring 3"" X 3"" fell striking his chin resulting in a 1/2"" laceration. He received medical treatment at a local medical facility, sutures were required to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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