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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
220103210038 · 11/10/2010 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 159
Mine experience 2.21 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine 3605018
Narrative Changing a tram shaft on the shearer. He was on the face side of the machine and while under a shield, the coal face rolled out and struck him on the head, neck and back from behind. The piece was 4' X 3' X 2"" thick.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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MSHA mine accident data · MORVS CC0 1.0