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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220063560070 · 12/15/2006 · American Energy Corporation

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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
56
Mine experience
2.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Roof bolter was installing the second bolt of his first row when the roof inby the ATRS beam fell without warning. A piece of rock flew up striking his leg above the knee. Cause of this injury was slickenside material falling without warning. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, mining equip/system not a factor, miner proficiency maybe a factor, personnel equip ok.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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