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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091130031 · 04/18/2009 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
64
Mine experience
3.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was operating the continuous miner when a piece of rock fell from between the straps and struck him on the left side causing a fracture to the left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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