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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093570010 · 12/10/2009 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
121
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

EE was replacing bit inserts on cutter head on Joy CM. A piece of rock measuring 9"" wide X 16"" long X 2"" thick fell from between the bolts striking his left hand between the rock and cutter head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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