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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220112000012 · 06/08/2011 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Set or remove brattice
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
216
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609092

Narrative

Employee was building a stopping in #6R across from feeder. A piece of rock broke loose from the rib striking employee on the right shoulder and right hand. Employee was transported to Raleigh General Hospital. Xrays were taken and was told to follow up with a specialist for further evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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