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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220063560014 · 12/13/2006 · Bledsoe Coal Corp

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
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bledsoe Coal Corp
Mine
1518376

Narrative

Employee was struck on the left arm by a piece of draw rock while walking between the bolt machine and the rib. Sutures were required to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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