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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220071650038 · 06/12/2007 · 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
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
49
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was operating the offside of the LRB. He had just finished the 2nd row of bolts and pullled the machine up to begin the third row. The ATRS was set and he walked forward to swing his drill station out when a rock fell striking him on the right foot. Seam Height was 98"". Pizza Pans were installed on every bolt for the last two cuts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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