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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220051710016 · 06/10/2005 · Gibson County Coal LLC

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
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
99
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Gibson County Coal LLC
Mine
1202215

Narrative

On 6/10/05, a mechanic working the afternoon shift was walking from #2 entry to #3 entry when a large piece of rock fell out of mine roof from between permanently installed roof supports, it measured 8' long x 2' wide x 8"" thick. This rock fell out of the mine roof between a roof bolt & the rib, striking him on left lower leg & ankkle, fracturing bones in lower leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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