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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220121040011 · 04/10/2012 · Triad Underground Mining L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Triad Underground Mining L.L.C.
Mine
1202423

Narrative

Employee was getting ready to clean the scrubber screen when a piece of shale 24"" long x 24"" wide x 4"" to 6"" thick fell from between the bolts striking his left hand which was resting on the miner. The avulsion that occurred required 15 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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