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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220131980034 · 07/16/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
39
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was struck on his left foot by a rock (approx. 18"" x 25"" x 3 1/2"" thick) weighing approx 50 lbs. from the roof. He received a fracture of the 4th toe and 7 sutures to the 4th toe.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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