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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220070510108 · 02/05/2007 · Speed Mining, LLC

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, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Timothy G Elliott
Operator
Speed Mining, LLC
Mine
4605437

Narrative

He swung roof bolter head out and rock fell between rows striking victim on the head. Part of rock hit canopy, part hit victim.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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