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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220121180011 · 04/18/2012 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Idle
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
228
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4606188

Narrative

EE was standing next to #2 Deslime screen when he said he got hit on the head with a crib block. The plant was idle. A crib block 32"" was found nearby but investigators could not determine an origin. He was hospitalized for a concussion and released. He remains off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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