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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220121320034 · 04/30/2012 · Bell County Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
1519336

Narrative

Employee was roof bolting when a piece of rock rolled out from the rib approximately 47"" long X 7.5"" thick X 14"" wide and struck him on the left leg. He was transported to MARH hospital where he received 15 stitches. Employee had a follow up visit with the dr. on 5-1-12 and returned to work on restricted duty on 5-2-12.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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