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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220120940009 · 03/23/2012 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4200089

Narrative

EE was replacing a nozzle on a wash hose. Piece of coal (20""x8""x3""thick) slid down the rib and struck right hand. EE moved the wash hose valve next to the rib which was protected with wire mesh within 3' of the floor.EE was earing keviar gloves. Same knuckle was fractured of the job 3 months prior resulting in this re-fractured. No external marking or bruising of skin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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