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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093070002 · 10/27/2009 · Gibson County Coal 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
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Gibson County Coal LLC
Mine
1202215

Narrative

EE was clearing loose coal off the rabbit box (gob switch) at the 2B header. A piece of rock 6"" x1' x 2""-3"" fell from the roof, hitting his right middle finger, causing a laceration and fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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