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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220113080044 · 11/01/2011 · North Fork Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EAR(S) EXTERNAL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
North Fork Coal Corporation
Mine
1518732

Narrative

Employee was taking bolts out of belt structure when a piece of draw rock fell and hit his right ear resulting in laceration no stitches were needed but was glued to prevent infection. Draw rock size 3.5"" thick X 10"" wide X 15"" long

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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