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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220050940063 · 03/25/2005 · Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc

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
Other, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
NECK
Days lost
312
Mine experience
0.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bull Mountain Coal Properties Inc
Operator
Bull Mountain Coal Mining Inc
Mine
2401950

Narrative

Employee was assisting foreman install mine sights when a slab of roof fell from between bolts. The roof rock struck the employee on the hard hat. He was taken to hospital for medical evaluation and was treated for neck injury. Employee was standing on scoop to help put in sights.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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