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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220081890027 · 06/28/2008 · 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
ANKLE
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was struck on the side of his ankle by a overhanging brow while bolting. Cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment not a factor, mining equip/system not a factor, miner proficiency a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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