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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220172980043 · 10/21/2017 · 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
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee reported ee place hand on the canopy of the S/C when a piece of rock fell striking the employee on the left ring finger causing a laceration. Employee sought medical attention after shift where ee received two stitches. This incident being reported as medical reportable due to getting sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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