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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220070650008 · 03/02/2007 · Knox Creek Coal 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
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
139
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

After installing roofbolts in the 2nd right break, 120' inby SS#9017, employee heard the rib crack. As he turned to move from the drill station, he was struck by a rock measuring approximately 46"" x 45"" 16"".

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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