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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220143140006 · 11/03/2014 · Elk Run Coal Company, 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
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Employee was troubleshooting the RCM when a piece of draw rock fell striking Employee in the head. He was treated at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital where he received nine (9) staples in his head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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