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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220120310006 · 01/19/2012 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NECK
Days lost
172
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

Employee was rib pinning on the right side of the miner in the section. He was drilling the first hole for his rib pin on the corner. The rib rolled out striking him on the right shoulder and behind the right ear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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