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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220072180089 · 07/30/2007 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
114
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was taking down a ventilation tube when a piece of rock fell striking the tube. He felt pain in his left shoulder when the rock jarred the tube. He is diagnosed with a left shoulder strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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