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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220080910014 · 03/21/2008 · American Energy Corporation

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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
2.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Roof bolting and a piece of rock fell from the roof striking him on the back of his hand. Cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rules and regs, protective equip and mining systems or equip. was not a factor. Miner proficiency a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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