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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220093580027 · 10/13/2009 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Gathering arm loader operator, Loading machine operator, Joy loader operator
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
82
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

A piece of draw rock fell between roof straps striking EE on the head and shoulder. The EE was treated and released back to work the next shift. EE continued to work until 12/16/09. EE went off work with fluid on the spine, ligament torn from spine at L-1, compression received from the rock fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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