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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220080790053 · 03/03/2008 · Coal River Mining 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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
66
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James O Bunn; Franklin D Robertson
Operator
Coal River Mining LLC
Mine
4608763

Narrative

While bolting in #6 entry, a piece of draw rock fell out and struck him on the left ankle. The piece of rock was about 24"" X 36"" X 1""-4"" thick. The rock fell ut between roof bolts. EE returned to work for 4 days and stated he was advised not to work, due to possible fx.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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