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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220132040039 · 07/19/2013 · 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
Loader head operator, Roscoe operator
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
235
Mine experience
2.67 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was struck by a rock measuring 2' x 2' x 4"" thick fell from the top hitting him on the back of his left leg between the calf and foot causing a compound fracture to the left leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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