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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220063000057 · 10/26/2006 · Powell Mountain Coal Co., Inc.

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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Was installing roof bolts when roof fractured thin scale of draw rock causing to break free, hit employee's left hand and cutting left ring finger causing to have 2 stitches in finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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