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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220061040056 · 04/07/2006 · Rockspring Development 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
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
298
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Rockspring Development Inc
Mine
4605121

Narrative

EE was bolting top. He had put up outside bolt and swung head in. Rock broke out between personal canopy and ATRS, EE started to run. Rock hit EE's right leg 6"" above his ankle, breaking his leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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