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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220230550010 · 02/20/2023 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
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
134
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609575

Narrative

EE was walking down #4 entry to get a roll of fly pad. EE bent over to pick up the fly pad, draw rock fell hitting EE in head and back & knocking EE into the muddy floor. Rock measured 12"" wide x 24"" long X 11/2"" thick, EE was taken to hospital and found to have no broken bones but was taken off work until seen by specialist

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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