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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220080650013 · 02/25/2008 · Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC

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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
76
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Coal Resources Inc
Operator
Appalachian Premium Fuels, LLC
Mine
4609085

Narrative

Victim was finishing bolting the #3 entry. He returned to the bolter and had his hand on top of the bolter when a piece of draw rock fell from between the plates and struck his right hand. He was transported to the hospital where surgery was performed on his hand. A pin was inserted, stitches to close and a soft cast was applied.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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