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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220112690046 · 09/21/2011 · Road Fork Development Company Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Road Fork Development Company Inc.
Mine
1519270

Narrative

Employee was walking towards the rear of the roof bolter and did not see a roof strap that was damaged. Employee struck the roof strap with his shoulder and neck resulting in a laceration that required stitches to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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