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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220013240029 · 11/08/2001 · Banner Coal & Land Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
57
Mine experience
0.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carroll D Simpkins
Operator
Banner Coal & Land Co.
Mine
4608650

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK ON THE HEAD AND SHOULDER BY A PIECE OF COAL THAT FELL FROM THE MINE ROOF. HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING THE BOLTER'S DUST BOX AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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