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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220222490019 · 08/29/2022 · New Elk Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Allegiance Coal LTD
Operator
New Elk Coal Company LLC
Mine
0504975

Narrative

EE was extending the phone line in the belt entry unit #1. EE was picking up the cable to hang hook it up. EE's back was facing the rib, when 1'X 8' of rock fell out striking EE on the right shoulder and right foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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