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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220083170022 · 10/29/2008 · O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
167
Mine experience
3.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company
Mine
0901038

Narrative

Injured Employee was part of a scaling crew. He was pointing out a loose rock on the opposite rib when a rock fell from the roof striking him on the left shoulder. Injuries are fractured left clavicle and 3 compressed lumbar vetibrae.Employee should have not been standing in the immediate area of the scaling.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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