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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220062580044 · 09/11/2006 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
Mine
1102408

Narrative

Employee was roofbolting in Unit #2 in Entry #2. He walked to the back of the roofbolter to make up a roofbolt when a rock fell out between the rib pin and the center pin. The rock was approx. 2'x2'x2"". The rock struck him on the left side of his neck and then slid down his left arm. He received a laceration to the left side of his neck requiring sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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