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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220001220039 · 04/13/2000 · Zca Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horsehead Industries Inc
Operator
Zca Mines Inc
Mine
3001185

Narrative

INJURED AND 3 CO-WORKERS WERE IN 3900 NEW FOLD DECLINE LOADING DEVELOPEMENT ROUND. AS INJURED W AS BENT OVER CLEANING MUCK FROM THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE HOLE A PIECE OF LOOSE APPROXIMATELY 6"" X 6 "" X 3"" FELL FROM THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE WALL AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE BACK OF HIS HARD HAT. HE RECIEVED A 4"" CUT TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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