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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100980035 · 02/26/2009 · Energy West Mining Company

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
125
Mine experience
4.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

On 2-26-09 EE was struck by a piece of coal which may have aggravated a previous neck surgery. EE went off work 7-13-09 for surgery. After a review of all of the doctors reports it has been determine that the second surgery was required because of an aggravation. The difference between the accident date and reporting date was pending the final review of his surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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