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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220060650041 · 02/25/2006 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
143
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

EE was in the process of cleaning out the dust box out of roof bolter. EE was on his knee's cleaning out the box when a rib rolled off measuring appro. 51""X56""X6""thick striking him in the head area. The force of the rib roll forced his head into the bolter, causing several cuts to the scalp and facial area. It took several stitches and staples to close wounds.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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