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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220063180001 · 11/03/2006 · Carter Roag Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
United Company
Operator
Carter Roag Coal Company
Mine
4606715

Narrative

While roofbolting, a piece of roof rock hung up on the drill steel and as the steel continued to rotate, the rock broke off striking the injured on the left shoulder and head. This resulted in contusions to the head and shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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