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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220040220013 · 01/16/2004 · Big Ridge Inc

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
Observe operations
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
71
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

EE WAS REPAIRMAN WATCHING MINER OPERATOR PULL UP CABLE. WHILE HE WAS STANDING THERE A ROCK FELL STRIKING VICTIM ON THE HEAD, NECK AND BACK. ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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