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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220112240020 · 08/03/2011 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609048

Narrative

Employee was bolting in 6 right when a piece of rock approximately 24"" x 3"" x 2"" fell from the rib striking employee on the lower back. Employee was treated by EMT's at the scene and transported by Whitesville Ambulance to CAMC General Division. Employee had xrays taken which was negative but was referred to a spine specialist for further treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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