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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220090120047 · 01/05/2009 · Parkwood Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John P Garcia
Operator
Parkwood Resources, Inc.
Mine
3609224

Narrative

While mining in a sandrock roll, a piece of rock shot off the bull wheels, striking the EE in the right eye area breaking the safety glasses. The glasses probably saved the eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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