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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091190010 · 04/22/2009 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608735

Narrative

Injured was stocking his tray on the roof bolter when a rock approx. 41''x31''x4'' fell out of the roof and struck his left hand causing a laceration. Injured was taken to the ER by EMS. The laceration was sutured at the ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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