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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
220091180030 · 04/14/2009 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation Electrician, Lineman
Activity Electrical maintenance
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part ANKLE
Days lost 28
Mine experience 2 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine 4601271
Narrative Employee was working in the panel of a coal hauler and was kneeled down beside the rib. A small part of the rib rolled off and while moving away from the rib it struck the employee twisting his Ankle.
Source
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