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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112730030 · 09/15/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Electrician was replacing a battery plug when a rock measuring 5'x3'x3 1/2"" fell from the roof striking him on the back of head & neck area. He drove himself to Raleigh General and the doctors gave him a full release. He returned to work & continued to work until 9/27/2011. He went to his doctor who gave him two days off with muscle relaxers. He returned to full duty on 9/30/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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