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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220241360004 · 05/09/2024 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
170
Mine experience
8.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4609258

Narrative

Employee was walking to the mantrip at the end of the shift when a rock measuring 3 feet, 6 inches wide and 2 inches thick, fell from the mine roof striking EE on the top of the head, back, and landed on EE's left foot / heel. Employee sought medical attention and was taken off work for 6 weeks due to pain in EE's foot / heel. This is being claimed as a Lost Work Days Incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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