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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
Machine
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