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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220013520018 · 12/12/2001 · Newtown Energy Inc

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
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James O Bunn; Franklin D Robertson
Operator
Newtown Energy Inc
Mine
4608759

Narrative

VICTIM WAS STANDING BESIDE ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND COAL RIB STRIKING HIM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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