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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220072260044 · 08/06/2007 · Double H Mining Co., Inc.

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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Terry Hovatter
Operator
Double H Mining Co., Inc.
Mine
4609061

Narrative

EE was operating roof bolter and while positioning drill steel against the roof, a piece of rock measuring apprx 1' diam X 0-2"" thick, fell and hit him on his left hand. Caused a laceration to the back of his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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