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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220053410012 · 11/28/2005 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
34
Mine experience
2.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Alledged incident was to have occurred while this employee was turning the cowl on the shearer. He claims a piece of rock came down and hit on top of the shield bouncing it. Cause of this injury was shield was not completely set against the roof. Compliance with rules/regs not a factor, protective equip. not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining systems a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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