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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220050420061 · 02/07/2005 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
93
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

While installing the first bolt at the third row of #1 entry of #2 section, the employee heard a pop. He looked left as he moved away to the right. A portion of the rib (60"" from the floor) popped out onto his lower right leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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