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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220120190019 · 01/12/2012 · Bell County Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
70
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
1519336

Narrative

EE stated that he had hung a curtain 40 ft. inby spad 639 in #2 entry when a piece of rib apx. 4"" thick X 18"" wide X 24"" long fell and struck him on the right leg. Employee was transported to MARH hospital where he was diagnosed with both bones fractured in his lower leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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