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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220092990056 · 10/18/2009 · Consolidation Coal Company

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
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4404856

Narrative

The injured was roof bolting on the 13 right longwall developement section. He was bolting in the 2nd cut out of the left crosscut. As he let the drill head down he grasped the wrench with his right hand. A rock measuring 23"" x 24"" x 0-2"" thick with sharp edges fell approx. 3' striking his right thumb between the web & 1st knuckle causing a laceration requiring 5 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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