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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220002200170 · 07/28/2000 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

HAD JUST FINISHED CUTTING AND WAS WAITING FOR BOLTERS TO COMPLETE BOLTING WHEN A PIECE OF COAL/ROCK 32"" L X 23"" W X 1 3/4"" THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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