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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220011230052 · 04/26/2001 · Solar Sources Underground L L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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 supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.01 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Felson Bowman
Operator
Solar Sources Underground L L C
Mine
1202103

Narrative

EE WAS OPENING A SET OF AIR-LOCK EQUIPMENT DOORS LOCATED AT #24 CROSSCUT ALONG THE MAIN EAST HAULAGE ROADWAY. HE WAS STANDING AGAINST THE NORTH RIB WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 10"" X 10"" X 4"" THICK FE LL OUR FROM BETWEEN THE RIB AND PERMANENT ROOF SUPPORTS. THE ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD AND NE CK CAUSING SPRAIN/STRAIN INJURY TO HIS CERVICLE SPINE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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