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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220102440047 · 08/25/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
36
Mine experience
2.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Employee was pillaring right lift #2 entry on #1 section. A rib rolled out and struck his lower left leg. He continued to work and refused treatment. Due to swelling he later went to a doctor. Tests revealed a fractured left foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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