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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220082460016 · 08/19/2008 · Energy Fuels Resources

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Bar down, Includes scaling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
48
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Fuels Incorporated
Operator
Energy Fuels Resources
Mine
0504816

Narrative

Employee had barred a rock out of the back, placed scaling bar against rib and was reaching for the jack leg when a second rock fell on it's own striking the employee in the right hand. Resulting injury was laceration and fracture of right middle finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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