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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220051660023 · 05/31/2005 · Long Branch Energy

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
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Long Branch Energy Corporation
Operator
Long Branch Energy
Mine
4604955

Narrative

While near the roof bolting machine, a piece of rock approx. 4"" x 5"" x 2-1/2"" in size fell, striking EE's lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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