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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220182000006 · 07/09/2018 · Marfork 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
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Ventilation maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
18
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609048

Narrative

Miner was building stopping when a section of the rib rolled off striking EE's left arm and side. The impact caused the miner to stumble and bump EE's head on a scoop insert. Medical examination revealed a sprained wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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