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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220152230021 · 08/04/2015 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
104
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608801

Narrative

EE was standing in the #8 entry looking outby when a piece of the coal rib measuring 86"" X 25"" X 6"" rolled off striking him in the back

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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