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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220060540028 · 02/16/2006 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
46
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was riding out of the mine on a mantrip and a small piece of rock fell from the top striking his fingers. Cause of this injury was not having a top over the seating compartments. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment not a factor, miner knowledge a factor, mining equipment/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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