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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220002010037 · 07/05/2000 · Copperas Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary D Spurlock
Operator
Copperas Coal Corp
Mine
4608662

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SCOOP TO CLEAN AN INTERSECTION IN THE ESCAPEWAY. HE STARTED PUSHING GOO INTO A R-BK. WHEN A ROCK 3' X 30"" X 18"" FELL FROM THE RIB PINNING HIM IN THE DECK FROM BEHIND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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