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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220163090028 · 11/02/2016 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, 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, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4608759

Narrative

Employee stated was operating the # 954 diesel mantrip when a rock struck employee measuring 3.5"" wide x 1/2"" thick and 6"" long in the nose area causing a laceration. The employee finished shift, but later sought medical attention where the laceration took 6 sutures. This is being reported as a medical reportable incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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