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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
220031200017 · 04/18/2003 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
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 Handling supplies or material
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost 24
Mine experience 6.76 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Robert E Murray
Operator Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
Mine 3600970
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING TRACK TIES INTO A SCOOP BUCKET. A PIECE OF ROOF COAL 2-4 IN THICK, 2-4 FT WIDE FELL FROM BETWEEN BOLTS AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON HEAD AND SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO JUMP OUT OF THE WAY AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
Source
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