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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
220113430021 · 12/05/2011 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part LOWER EXTREMITIES,NEC
Days lost 3
Mine experience 1.31 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine 4609028
Narrative Employee was advancing longwall support when a rock fell from between the support he was standing on and the support being moved. The rock bounced off the panline handrail and struck employee on the lower right leg and foot.
Source
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