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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100900028 · 03/23/2010 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
18
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

Observing co-worker drill a hole for a rib bolt and was struck on the left knee by a rock that fell from the rib and rolled into him. The rock was 12"" X 18"" X 5"" thick. It struck him on the left knee and caused a contusion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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