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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220130420050 · 02/08/2013 · Big Ridge Inc

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
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

Employee was walking through an underpass on the Old 2A Beltline when a rock 12 inches x 12 inches x 5 inches fell from a brow striking employee. The rock caused a small laceration on the left forearm that required 3 stitches to close. The employee was released to return to work on his next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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