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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100740006 · 02/22/2010 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner helper, Coal mole helper, Bridgeman
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
136
Mine experience
3.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

A piece of roof rock measuring approximately 22"" x 43"" x 1"" thick fell out between 2 roof bolts on the 9E working section and struck an employee on top of his hard hat. Employee didn't miss any work due to this incident until 3/05/2010.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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