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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112240009 · 08/05/2011 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter helper, Rock bolter helper, Pinner helper
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
40
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4609152

Narrative

Employee was standing with his left hand resting on a rib bolt, a rock fell striking his left pinky finger causing a fracture and a laceration which required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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