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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220061070038 · 04/11/2006 · Black Wolf Coal Company 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
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
14
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Severstal Resources
Operator
Black Wolf Coal Company Inc
Mine
3608746

Narrative

While roof bolting a piece of rock fell from the roof striking the employee on the side of his head causing brush burns, a loose tooth and tingling in his right arm. The tooth was pulled by a dentist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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