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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220121150016 · 04/05/2012 · Rex Coal Co. Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
52
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph T Bennett
Operator
Rex Coal Co. Inc
Mine
1519260

Narrative

Ee was helping get the miner un-stuck when the rib rolled striking his leg. This caused severe bruising and strain. He will be off for 2 or 3 weeks or so, with physical therapy and anti-blood clotting meds.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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