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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220060660062 · 03/03/2006 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
36
Mine experience
4.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Progress Energy Inc
Operator
Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.
Mine
1518734

Narrative

Was loading supplies on drill or roof bolter. Small rock fell from mine roof approx 18"" - rock 6"" x 8"" x 1"" striking left hand on top. Simple fracture #3 finger bone on top hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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