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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
220101530047 · 05/28/2010 · Panther Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost 126
Mine experience 8.15 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Massey Energy Company
Operator Panther Mining LLC
Mine 1518198
Narrative Employee was preparing to bolt # 5 Heading. He was on his knees cleaning out his dust box when a large section of the rib broke off and fell striking the employee on the back of his legs and feet.
Source
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