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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111590008 · 04/11/2011 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609092

Narrative

Employee and helper was removing a rock off of the roof bolter. As Employee pulled the rock it fell striking him on the right foot. Employee was transported to Raleigh General Hospital by Whitesville Ambulance. Employee received xrays and CT scan. He was diagnosed with a contusion on the top right foot. Employee was given restricted duty until the swelling went down in his foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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