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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220023470042 · 12/06/2002 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
24
Mine experience
24.28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
General Chemical; Andover Group
Operator
Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
Mine
4800155

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING A SNUB ROLLER ON NO. 7 & NO. 5 TRANSFER POINT. HE WAS USING WATER TO SPRAY ROLLER OFF, SPRAYED WATER ON ONE SIDE, WENT TO THE OTHER SIDE & A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM RIB STRIKING HIM ON THE SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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