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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220073510023 · 03/07/2007 · West Virginia Mine Power, 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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John B Preece
Operator
West Virginia Mine Power, Inc
Mine
4609154

Narrative

Installing the first roof bolt in the last row of bolts in No.7 entry and a piece of rock fell between the rib and bolt hitting him on the right upper leg. Records indicate that this may have been a three day lost time injury. We will continue to investigate and update if necessary.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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