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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220051920041 · 07/05/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

HE WAS TAKING DOWN A VENTILATION TUBE WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN THE STRAPS & STRUCK HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER/NECK, CAUSING PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER, NECK & LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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