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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220140420044 · 01/24/2014 · North Fork Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
78
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
North Fork Coal Corporation
Mine
1518732

Narrative

Employee was carrying tools from his ride over to a broke down man trip when he struck a roof bolt with his head resulting in pain in his neck. This area of the mine is about 44"" to 48"" high. Employee continued to work up until a doctor took him off work on 2/5/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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