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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120810017 · 02/06/2012 · Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
131
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GenPower Holdings LP; James L Laurita Jr
Operator
Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
Mine
3609326

Narrative

While the employee was boarding a mantrip, a rock fell from the top, striking him on his right hand. The employee was treated and released to return to normal duty the next day. After a follow-up physician visit, it was determined that the injury did not heal correctly and requires surgery. The employee began missing work on 3/14/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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