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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220073020097 · 10/18/2007 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
20
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

004 Section, #2 left entry, Member put bolt against roof, rock (1"" x 6"" x 2"" thick) slid down steel, struck left thumb. He completed shift, drove self to E.R. X-ray positive, released and returned to work. 10-26 had follow-up appointment, and taken off work until next visit on 11-06-2007.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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