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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220082700059 · 09/18/2008 · Armstrong Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Armstrong Energy Inc
Operator
Armstrong Coal Company Inc
Mine
1518552

Narrative

The employee stated that while he was roof bolting, a piece of roof rock fell out striking the head of the roof bolting machine and bounced off hitting him in the mouth cutting his lower lip. First aid was administered and he completed his shift. Later on, he decided to go to the emergency room. While at the ER, he received 5 stitches to the lower lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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