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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220032750048 · 09/22/2003 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
15
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

A ROOF BOLTER WAS STANDING ALONG SIDE THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK OF ROOF COAL FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF STRAPS AND HIT HIM. THE PIECE WAS 10"" X 28"" X 7' LONG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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