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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220113350033 · 11/17/2011 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
59
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Employee was slabbing an area in 4 entry from 38-39 room on the right side of the entry. He had advanced approximately 50 feet when piece of rock fell from the overhanging brow. The piece measured 20'x18""x8"" & struck the employee on the right shoulder pushing him into the miner where he struck his left leg on the miner.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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