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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
220122300020 · 08/13/2012 · Energy West Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost 49
Mine experience 2.31 years
Operator
Controller (parent) MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator Energy West Mining Company
Mine 4200121
Narrative Employee was removing coal from the cable trough on the longwall face when a piece of rock fell off the tip of a shield and struck the back of his right hand causing a fracture.
Source
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