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Mine accident

220031270012 · 05/01/2003 · Copperas Coal Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
Accident type
No Value Found
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
62
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Gary D Spurlock
Operator
Copperas Coal Corp
Mine
4608048

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A R-BOLT TO REPLACE ONE THAT HAD BEEN DAMAGED. WHEN HE STARTING DRILLING A SECTION OF THE ROOF 0"" TO 3 FT. WIDE BY 0"" TO 1 1/2 "" THICK FELL ON THE CANOPY PART OF IT BROKE OFF AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK, HE REFUSED AN AMBULANCE AND TRANSPORTED HIMSELF TO THE DR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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