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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220102420006 · 08/24/2010 · Independence Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company
Mine
4609328

Narrative

Injured employee was walking between the rib and a shuttle car, when a piece of draw rock fell from between the rib and first bolt and struck him on the back of his neck, just below his hard hat. Rock measured approx. 3'x2'x1""-2"". The ER physician excused the injured for 7 days due to a strain of the neck and tissue injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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