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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220160420014 · 02/05/2016 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

The employee was standing on left side of #32 Miner. The miner was off. EE was taking the control box off when a piece of draw slate (1.5""x1'x1') fell out of the top and struck the back side of EE's right hand causing a 2.5"" cut. The following were not a factor: rules, regs, mining equipment, protective devices on equipment or clothing, skills, proficiency, training or attitude.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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