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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220080220084 · 01/08/2008 · CAM Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wexford Capital LLC
Operator
CAM Mining LLC
Mine
1518911

Narrative

Operating a continuous miner, when a piece of rock fell from between the bolts and the coal rib, striking him. Fractured femur which required surgery. Accident occurred on Jan 8, 2008 when employee developed complications from his leg injury. Accident was investigated by MSHA District 6 on January 10 and 15, 2008.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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