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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220072270054 · 08/03/2007 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

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
ANKLE
Days lost
214
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

Preparing to move RB up for next row of bolts. Rock fell from between rib and outside bolt, striking right side and falling down onto right ankle, causing injury. Taken to ER for treatment. X-ray of right ankle positive.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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