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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220052080039 · 07/15/2005 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608315

Narrative

Member had completed installing an 8' cable bolt. As he started around the roof bolter he struck his head on the bolt causing a pain in lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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