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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220142380035 · 08/21/2014 · Blue Diamond Coal Co

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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Blue Diamond Coal Co
Mine
1512753

Narrative

A piece of rock bounced off from drill boom and struck employee on the upper lip. 3 sutures required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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