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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100920037 · 03/27/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Travel
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
156
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609293

Narrative

Crew was spot bolting outby face in #2 entry. EE was operating the helper side of a Fletcher RRII. He swung the drill out to spot a bolt between the outside bolt and the rib, when loose rock fell onto his right foot. X-rays revealed fractures to ankle. Surgery on 3/28/10. A plate and screws were inserted. Rock measrued 5""X12""WX30""L. Wearing tiger-tip metatarsal boots.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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