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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220121940005 · 07/07/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Bar down, Includes scaling
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
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

The employee was prying a loose rock on the haulage and a small piece fell striking his right little finger, causing a laceration to his finger. The employee had first aid administered and completed his shift. A follow up with the physician required five sutures. Employee returned to work on his next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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