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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220083250037 · 11/15/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Bolting up a strap, a small piece of shale fell from the roof and struck him on the left upper lip causing a laceration requiring 2 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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