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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220091700030 · 06/07/2009 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

While installing supplemental bolts on the 2B longwall face, the EE was struck on the left foot by a piece of material, which fell from the top. The impact caused him to fall, striking his left shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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