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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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