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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220121660013 · 06/05/2012 · 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 falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
53
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Ee was operating the miner when the rib rolled and hit him in the leg. It did not break any bones, but cause compartment syndrome about 12 hours after the accident. After another 12 to 15 hours, the swelling eased. No surgery or other medical treatment required. Should be back to work in a few days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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