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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220142090015 · 07/16/2014 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

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, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Injured employee was rib bolting on the 9 Right section when a piece of material 4"" wide x 3"" long x 2"" thick fell from the top, glanced off the ventilation tubing and struck the left side of his face resulting in a broken tooth. Employee received dental treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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