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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091310001 · 05/01/2009 · Bledsoe Coal Corp

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
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bledsoe Coal Corp
Mine
1518376

Narrative

Employee was bolting top when a piece of draw rock fell hitting right forearm, 5 sutures required, employee was placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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