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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093080025 · 10/29/2009 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
171
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Injured employee was walking the roadways prior to the start of his shift when a piece of draw rock approx. 26""x48""x1-3"" fell from between the roof bolts and struck the left top of his head and continued down the left side of his torso. He was airlifted to the ER and admitted to the ICU. ER Diagnosis: 4 Fractured vertebrae, small bleed on the brain and injuries to his left ribs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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