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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220111160035 · 04/21/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608384

Narrative

Employee was bolting #5 left crosscut on #2 section when a piece of draw rock (1' x 2' x 1"") fell onto the operator's side tray. It struck his left forearm and left a 4"" laceration. He was treated and sent to the Raleigh Boone Clinic where he received six stitches. He returned to work and continued bolting for the remainder of his shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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