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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220001750007 · 06/09/2000 · Pine Ridge 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
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
78
Mine experience
6.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607908

Narrative

EE STATED HE WALKED AROUND THE PARKED SHUTTLE CAR TO CHECK THE CABLE REEL AND UPON RETURNING TO THE OPERATOR'S STATION AND STILL STANDING OUTSIDE THE DECK A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN BOL TS STRIKING HIM DIRECTLY ON TOP OF HIS HARD HAT.THE ROCK MEASURED 12""X12""X0 TO 3"" THICK AND WEIGHTED APPROX. 12 LBS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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