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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220081440013 · 05/22/2008 · Sterling Mining Corporation

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
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
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
W Thomas Mackall
Operator
Sterling Mining Corporation
Mine
3304495

Narrative

A piece of draw slate approx. 3"" thick approx. 6'x6' seperated from the roof while he was bolting the roof between the face,rib/ATRS knocking him down and pinning his head (only) to the floor within his hard hat.Took to hospital for treatment,cat-scan found no injuries,just slight bruise to left temple area,rtw

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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