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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220073180001 · 06/21/2007 · Solvay Chemicals, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Solvay S A
Operator
Solvay Chemicals, Inc
Mine
4801295

Narrative

On June 21st an employee was operating a roof bolter installing a bolt in a roof pan, a rock measuring 19""x13""x3"" came loose, striking the employee in the left shoulder. The employee sustained bruising to the shoulder. This continued to cause him pain thru Sept. He had surgery on 10/22 and the injury was determined work related on 11/9/07.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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