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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220122260015 · 08/08/2012 · Speed Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Timberman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
132
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Speed Mining, LLC
Mine
4605437

Narrative

EE was walking in locked and tagged out face conveyor chain and a piece of rock measuring approx. 132"" l. x 60"" w. x 4"" t. fell in front of shield tips, bounced off coal face and into conveyor chain striking employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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